Erica Fox tribute sculpture

A longtime Monterey Peninsula resident and friend of Erica Fox spoke in support, describing her spirit and community-building, and urging the commission to back the fox sculpture.

Said he was inspired by the idea of turning the tragedy into art matching Pacific Grove's values, and hoped the commission could find a way to say yes.

A Kelp Crawlers member who described Erica as an educator and ocean ambassador, and asked the statue serve as a touchstone for continued ocean education.

A Carmel resident speaking online who supported the statue, calling Erica an inspiration to many.

A PG resident who lost his partner to drowning; shared how Erica helped him with Parkinson's for five years and urged the commission to work with the community to move the effort forward.

A 76-year PG resident who empathized with the grief but cautioned against Lovers Point becoming a park of statuaries and urged careful evaluation under the donated-art policy.

Didn't know Erica but voiced support, praising the chosen location among the cypress trees as calm and appropriate.