'Welcome Home' military tribute is result of community effort

FALLBROOK – The history of the "Welcome Home" military tribute represents a community effort as the tribute's creation and maintenance cannot be attributed to the efforts of just one organization.

The roots of this project were nurtured by the determination, dedication and drive of a few local citizens. The Fallbrook Beautification Alliance (FBA), the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, the Fallbrook Land Conservancy, and the Fallbrook Village Association (FVA) have encouraged such efforts.

Initially, this site was a forgotten piece of County property and did not have an address. It once was a part...