SFist, CA
Sept 30 2007

Mt. Davidson Plaque Stolen

Whether this is a hate crime or simply a theft, we are flabbergasted
that this story has barely made the news. The valuable bronze plaque
commemorating the Armenian Genocide that occurred in the early 20th
century was discovered missing on Sunday the 23rd, during an event to
recognize Armenian Independence Day.

Although police are calling this a "a very serious matter," word
hadn’t gotten out until this last Thursday. In cases like these, one
would think time is of the essence. For all we know the plaque has
already been sold off for its valuable bronze.

For those of us who live in the neighborhood, it’s extremely
surprising/disturbing that this 160-pound plaque that stood a the
foot of the cross marking the highest point in San Francisco was so
easily stolen without anyone noticing.

The hike up to the Mt. Davidson peak is a popular hike for dog
walkers and soul searchers alike. The view from the top is unrivaled
by other more touristy peaks in the city, in our humble opinion.

Whoever had the nerve to steal this plaque, precious not only to Bay
Area Armenians, but also to Mt. Davidson neighbors, must have some
pretty big balls. We hope they’re caught and punished! Hate crimes in
this city are a regular occurrence.

Between recent swastika tagging in our own editor’s building and
genocide memorial swiping near West Portal, we hope that the police
are truly serious about finding these nervy perps and bringing them
to justice.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress