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Honoring Veterans: 70 Years of Legacy at Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial

By Esteban Villanueva
Martin Garrick, Bob Harris, and John Didian at Honoring Veterans: 70 Years of Legacy at Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial
Martin Garrick, Bob Harris, and John Didian

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For almost 70 years, Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial has stood firm in its mission to honor our Nation’s Veterans and preserve their legacy. The Memorial has stood atop San Diego’s iconic coastal peak since 1954, as a salute to the men and women who donned the uniform and put the nation before themselves. A special ceremony was hosted in honor of Veteran’s Day, which honored all Veterans and their service to our Nation. The event was attended by John Didian, Phil Kendro, Robert Brewer, Claire Reiss, Ann Avery, Brandon O’Connell, Trevor Wessman Lavelle, Chris Epstein, Lou Scanlon, Bob Teaff, and Rosemarie Anthony, who joined in paying tribute to our heroes.

Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial Event

Ann Avery and Tom Garcia
Ann Avery and Tom Garcia
Christen and Brandon OConnell
Christen and Brandon OConnell
Christen and Brandon OConnell with Claire Reiss
Christen and Brandon OConnell with Claire Reiss
James Leandro Trevor Wessman Lavelle and Bob Mulrooney
James Leandro Trevor Wessman Lavelle and Bob Mulrooney
Linda OConnell Jennifer Werner and Chris Epstein
Linda OConnell Jennifer Werner and Chris Epstein
Lou Scanlon and Jack McGrory
Lou Scanlon and Jack McGrory
Patsy and Bob Teaff
Patsy and Bob Teaff
Phil Kendro Jim Bedinger Neil OConnell Irma Gonzalez and Robert Brewer
Phil Kendro Jim Bedinger Neil OConnell Irma Gonzalez and Robert Brewer
Tony and Rosemarie Anthony
Tony and Rosemarie Anthony
Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva was born in Washington D.C. and raised in La Jolla. He attended both Francis Parker and The Bishop’s School locally before going to Dartmouth College where he received his B.S. in Biology and Pepperdine School of Law where he received his J.D. focusing Entertainment Law. He worked in the Latin music industry where his projects went on to win 14 Grammy Awards for artists including Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana. After starting GB Magazine with Danitza Villanueva in 2007, he has gone on to win awards and recognition from the community for his support of helping raise millions of dollars for non-profit organizations. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Air & Space Museum and resides in East County in San Diego where he and his wife Danitza run DAESVI Publishing, home to GB Magazine, among several other publications.

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