How Bob "Bottom Gun" McCollum Spent 13 Years Caring for Mt. Soledad's Walls
For 13 years, Navy veteran Bob 'Bottom Gun' McCollum polished Mt. Soledad's honor walls almost daily. On his 90th birthday, we celebrated his legacy.
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For 13 years, Navy veteran Bob 'Bottom Gun' McCollum polished Mt. Soledad's honor walls almost daily. On his 90th birthday, we celebrated his legacy.

Cox Communications, ASML, and AARP San Diego volunteered at the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial — cleaning the grounds and honoring nearly 10,000 veterans. See how our community keeps this landmark strong

Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial marks America's 250th Independence Day by honoring the diverse men and women whose valor carried the American Story forward. Learn how to become a permanent part of the story.

Discover how our restored Donor Pedestal Re-Design honors over 70 years of service. As America celebrates 250 years, learn how your partnership can transform remembrance into lasting legacy.

Active-duty sailors. Granite walls. 250 years of service. See how the USS Sterett and our community keep Mt Soledad National Veterans Memorial standing strong.

This Juneteenth, we honor Black military service members who fought for American freedom and reflect on what that legacy means as we approach America 250.
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