Eagle Scout candidate Collin Jones designed, built, and installed wooden crosses in the Historic Section of Laurel Cemetery as part of his Eagle Scout Project. Valley News/Courtesy photo
MURRIETA — The Murrieta Valley Cemetery District – Laurel Cemetery is honoring Eagle Scout candidate Collin Jones of Boy Scouts of America Troop #318 for his contribution to the preservation of local history. As part of his Eagle Scout Project, Jones designed, built, and installed 26 handcrafted wooden crosses in the Historic Section of Laurel Cemetery, located at 42800 Ivy Street in Murrieta.
The new crosses replace grave markers that had deteriorated over time, ensuring that the final resting places of some of Murrieta’s founding families, dating back to the late 1800s, are once again respectfully marked. His vision and dedication have not only restored dignity to these sites but have also helped safeguard a piece of Murrieta’s heritage for future generations.[caption id=
