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Celebrating the Volunteers Who Bring Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial to Life

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Published on: 28/07/2026

Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial honors 65 volunteers with Certificates of Appreciation at its annual Volunteer Appreciation Event in La Jolla, CA.

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How Bob "Bottom Gun" McCollum Spent 13 Years Caring for Mt. Soledad's Walls

Mt. Soledad Team

Published on: 19/07/2026

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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More Hands, More Heart: Our Community Continues to Show Up for Our Veterans

Mt. Soledad Team

Published on: 10/07/2026

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

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Still Serving: How the USS Sterett and Our Community Keep the Memorial Worthy of Its Mission

Mt. Soledad Team

Published on: 18/06/2026

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.

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From a Ship Named in His Honor to a Wall That Holds His Legacy: The Story of the USS Patrick Gallagher and America's 250th

Mt. Soledad Team

Published on: 19/05/2026

A tribute to Cpl. Patrick “Bob” Gallagher and the USS Patrick Gallagher, exploring how his courage links a Navy destroyer, Mt. Soledad, and America’s 250th anniversary in a legacy of service and sacrifice.

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