Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial

James and I went to Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial last week. Here are some pictures and a little information on Mt. Soledad. This place has been in the news a lot lately. People are tring to take down the cross and it has been in court ( with the U.S. Supreme Court) for over a year.

To enhance and preserve the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial honoring those veterans who have served our country during times of conflict and to educate the general public about service to our country and the sacrifices that veterans make to preserve the freedoms we enjoy as Americans.

Veterans Memorial Walls at Mt. Soledad, La Jolla, CA
Six concentric walls will ultimately hold 3,200 black granite plaques purchased by donors and engraved with the names and photos of war veterans - currently approximately more than 1,800 are in place
Each plaque 'tells the story' of a veteran's military service or that of a group’s military service
Unique memorial that honors veterans - living and deceased - from all wars and conflicts
Includes uniformed members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine
Originally dedicated as Korean War Memorial
Large American Flag proudly flies over the Memorial
23 bollards honor community and veteran organizations (no longer sold)
Brick pavers honor veterans and supporters of Mt. Soledad (no longer sold)