The City of Mission Viejo will host a special public dedication and unveiling of the new “R. HERO” sculpture at La Paws Dog Park on Saturday, November 22. The dedication is from 10 a.m. to noon at 25100 Felipe Road.
The 6-foot high, 150-pound purple “R. HERO” Dalmatian aluminum sculpture now sits at the entry to La Paws Park.
The sculpture is a donation from Bunni and Rick Benaron as part of The Hero In You Foundation, which honors first responders and will serve as a reminder of the sacrifices firefighters, police officers, paramedics and military service personnel make, while inspiring future generations to become heroes.
The City of Mission Viejo is home to one of 20 unique “R.HERO” sculptures across the country. The sculptures serve as public art displays at fire and police stations, children’s hospitals, children’s museums and other public venues.
Hosted by the Mission Viejo Cultural Arts Committee and Mission Viejo Friends of the Arts, the dedication ceremony will feature pet vendors, representatives from the Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Sheriff’s Department, free refreshments and crafts for families. The public is invited.
Firefighters, police officers, paramedics and military members should RSVP to Dru Maurer atdmaurer@cityofmissionviejo.org.
Kelly Tokarski
City of Mission Viejo
Public Information Specialist
