Be Part of History – Memorial Day Ceremony at Mt. Soledad | May 25 • 11AM | Free & Open to All | Click Here for Details
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial honored Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Lawrence Eugene Smedley, USMC, with a Veteran Honor Ceremony and Plaque Dedication on August 26, 2026, in partnership with the 1st Marine Division Association.
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In 1967, the average age of a combat soldier in Vietnam was nineteen. This Memorial Day, Mt. Soledad honors Cpl. Bob Gallagher — and the young men who stood beside him
A reflection on why Memorial Day still matters, the personal cost of freedom, and the stories etched into Mt. Soledad’s walls—including the courage of Cpl. Patrick “Bob” Gallagher. A reminder to pause, remember, and honor their sacrifice.
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