Ways to get Involved

Plaque Dedication Ceremonies

Each Plaques for Warriors ceremony is a powerful moment of recognition—where veterans are celebrated not only by their families, but by the entire community.

Held at the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial in San Diego, these ceremonies provide veterans and their loved ones the opportunity to witness their service publicly honored and permanently remembered.

What You Can Expect:

  • Formal reading of each veteran’s service history

  • Unveiling of the custom plaque

  • Remarks from family, community leaders, and fellow veterans

  • Presentation of certificates or honors (when applicable)

  • Time for reflection, photography, and unity

Community & Educational Outreach

In addition to plaque ceremonies, Plaques for Warriors participates in:

  • Veterans Day & Memorial Day events

  • Civic talks at local schools and community centers

  • Cultural celebrations that honor military service across generations

  • Workshops on preserving family military history and nominations

These events foster pride, historical awareness, and cultural inclusion—especially within underrepresented veteran communities.

Partnerships & Sponsorships

Every plaque at Mt. Soledad tells a story of courage, sacrifice, and community.

Your support ensures those stories are preserved—especially for veterans who might otherwise go unrecognized.

 

Why We Need Your Support

  • Each plaque costs $1,800 – $2,800 covering engraving, installation, and ceremony.

  • Many honorees come from underserved backgrounds and cannot fund this recognition on their own.

  • Your donation or sponsorship ensures no veteran is left behind due to financial barriers.

Upcoming events

  • SFC Alfred Gonzalez Ceremony

    September 13, 2025

    8 AM

    The Shop Cafe

  • Fundraiser

    November 8, 2025

    Details to come

Nominate A Veteran

Do you know a veteran whose story deserves to be remembered?

Whether they served in combat or peacetime, at home or abroad—their service matters.

Plaques for Warriors invites you to nominate veterans, especially those from underrepresented communities, for a permanent plaque at the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial in San Diego.

  • To complete the nomination, please prepare the following:

    • Veteran’s full name, branch, and service dates

    • Honorable or general discharge

    • A short biography or service summary

    • One or more photos (military or recent)

    • Contact info for the veteran or next of kin

    • DD-214 or military records 

    • Contact information for nominee or next of kin

  • Submission Periods

    • Open twice per year, during biannual fundraising events

    • Submit nomination form in-person at events

    Selection Schedule

    • Memorial Day Event: Honors deceased veterans

    • Veterans Day Event: Honors living veterans (with public ceremony)

    Have questions or need help with the process?

    Email us at: plaques4warriors@gmail.com

  • Because too many warriors wait too long to be recognized.

    Because families deserve to see their loved one honored with dignity.

    Because every name tells a story—and that story should live on.

Support their Stories

Honoring Our Own: A Legacy of Service

This short story honors those who walked the same streets, went to the same schools, and came from the same neighborhoods as us—ordinary people who chose extraordinary service.

In times of war and peace, they’ve stepped forward—not to be remembered, but to protect what must never be forgotten. For generations, our sons and daughters have answered the call—not for medals or recognition, but because service runs deep in our spirit. Because defending what matters most—our families, our freedom, our barrio—has always been our mission.

Some never made it home. They fought in every major conflict, earning Bronze Stars, Silver Stars, and Purple Hearts. But beyond the decorations, they carried something greater: an unshakable belief that freedom, though not free, is worth defending.

Through our work, we preserve their stories—those who came before us, those we’ve lost, and those who continue to serve today.

With your support, we can honor more of these heroes by placing them at Mt. Soledad, where their names and legacies will stand in stone for future generations to remember.