Dee DiCostanzo began to cry as she shared memories of her father John.
John DiCostanzo died six years ago, expecting to be buried nearby at the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro in Irvine.
A groundbreaking ceremony takes place at the proposed Orange County Veterans Cemetery site in Anaheim, Calif., on Dec. 8, 2021. Courtesy of the County of Orange
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
