A local veterans' memorial in Colorado was vandalized with graffiti just one day after Veterans Day, and repairs could cost up to $3,000. County officials say the site has been vandalized 10 times in the last two years.

It happened at the Adams County Veterans Memorial in Brighton on Wednesday, park officials and law enforcement say.

"This is actually a replica of the USS Colorado battleship from World War II," said Byron Fanning, parks director for Adams County.

The Adams County Veterans Memorial in Brighton, Colorado, is seen in an undated handout photo. Adams County

Fanning said the memorial is meant to honor those who gave their lives in service of the country.

"This is such a great place for people to come and reflect and really get deep into thought," he said.

But only a

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