This monument will be the first Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in the area, despite having over 130 similar monuments across the United States.
Miramar National Cemetery will break ground on San Diego's first Gold Star Families Memorial Monday, honoring the families of those who have lost a loved one while they served in the country's armed forces.
"I am truly honored to walk with the city of San Diego, Gold Star Family members, and the local community to bring this Gold Star Families Memorial Monument to San Diego," said David Myers, chairman of the San Diego Gold Star Families Memorial Monument committee.Myers, along with an all-volunteer committee, worked over the last five years bring the project to fruition.
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