The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has accepted a donation of 120 cherry trees and a stone memorial marker to Schabarum Regional Park with an estimated value of more than $10,000, Supervisor Don Knabe announced today.
The donation was made by Dr. Jane Gu and Dr. Ron Gu who are physicians that reside in Rowland Heights. In 2003, their son, Jeffrey Ron Gu, died in a hiking accident in South America. In their son’s honor, they have made this donation to the County.
Jeffrey Ron Gu will be remembered for his passion for God, love for people, enthusiasm for life, love of his family and friends and dreams of improving our world through philanthropy.
This is a very touching tribute to their son, and I am honored that the Gu family has chosen Schabarum Park for this memorial, said Supervisor Knabe. Visitors of the park will be able to enjoy these beautiful trees for generations to come, and we are very grateful.
The Gu family will be honored by the Board of Supervisors for their generous donation at the next Board of Supervisor’s meeting on Tuesday, April 3, 2007.