Lake Forest in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Angel of Hope

Photographed By Adam Margolis, November 12, 2022

1. Angel of Hope Marker

Inscription. The Angel of Hope was introduced to the world in the book, The Christmas Box, By Richard Paul Evans. It is a tale about a woman who mourns the loss of her child at the base of an angel monument. Though mostly fictional, the angel monument once existed in Salt Lake City, destroyed in a flood. A new angel was commissioned by Mr. Evans in response to reports that grieving parents were seeking out the angel and a place to mourn and heal.

The sculpture is the creation of a father and son from Salt Lake City, Ortho and Jared Fairbanks. It was modeled according to the description in Evans' book. If you look closely, you can find in the angel's right wing the word "hope".

This Angel of Hope monument was dedicated on September 28, 2002. The monument provides support to parents who have lost a child of any age, for any reason. May you find healing and comfort in her presence.

A candlelight ceremony is held at this site every year on December 6th at 7:00 P.M.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Peace. A significant historical date for this entry is September 28, 2002.

Location. 33° 38.573′ N, 117° 40.943′ W. Marker is in Lake Forest, California, in Orange County.

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Marker can be reached from Trabuco Road, 0.3 miles north of El Toro Road, on the right when traveling north. Located in El Toro Memorial Park cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25751 Trabuco Rd, Lake Forest CA 92630, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Armed Forces of the United States (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Honor of All Veterans (about 500 feet away); El Toro Memorial Park (about 700 feet away); Heritage Hill Historic Park (approx. half a mile away); The Serrano Adobe (approx. half a mile away); Coast Live Oak - Historical Legend (approx. half a mile away); El Toro, the Early Years (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Heritage Hill Historic Park (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Forest.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, November 12, 2022

2. Angel of Hope Marker

Photographed By Adam Margolis, November 12, 2022

3. Angel of Hope Marker

Photographed By Adam Margolis, November 12, 2022

4. Angel of Hope Marker

Photographed By Adam Margolis, November 12, 2022

5. Angel of Hope Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 19, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.