The John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, dates back to 1923. It was originally called the Orange County Airport, and it is the only airport in Orange County.
Following the death of actor John Wayne on June 11, 1979, the Orange County Board of Supervisors renamed it the John Wayne Airport on June 20, 1979. In addition to an award-winning career appearing in over 170 films between 1926 and 1977, Wayne also lived in nearby Newport Beach.
This 9-foot bronze statue of John Wayne by sculptor Rober Summers was dedicated to Orange County on November 4, 1982. The statue was commissioned by the John Wayne Memorial Associates.
JOHN WAYNE MEMORIAL ASSOCIATES
1. Bruce & Cecilia Nott
2. The Family of Michael A. Wayne
3. The Family of Patrick Wayne
4. Melinda Wayne Muñoz Family
5. B. E. B. Geiker
6. Kae A. Ewing
7. Sy Fuhrman
8. David J. Phillips
9. Anonymous
10. Tony Altermann
11. Allan J. Carlton, Jr.
12. Rondell B. Hanson
13. Mr. & Mrs. James K. Creath
14. Anonymous
15. Olaf Wieghorst
16. Ronald R. White
17. Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Rowson
18. Robert F. Montgomery, M. D.
19. Byron M. Tarnutzer
20. Tony & Melinda Moiso
November 4, 1982
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