Honoring Dennis McLagan at Mt. Soledad
We are raising funds to honor the late Dennis McLagan (1946-2020) with a 16”x8” plaque at Mt. Soledad.
The Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial was conceived in 1952 by American Legion Post 275 of La Jolla, California. That same year, working closely with the American Legion Post, the Mt. Soledad Memorial Association was incorporated, and on April 18, 1954, the Association dedicated a 27-foot cross at the apex of Soledad Natural Park in La Jolla in honor of U.S. servicemen who had died during the two world wars and the Korean conflict.
In 2000, the Association expanded the Memorial with the addition of six curved walls that featured black granite plaques etched with the faces and stories of individual veterans who served in times of war in the five branches of the military – Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force – as well Merchant Marines during World War II. In 2012, five additional walls were added and the mission of the Memorial expanded again to include all veterans from all branches of service.
Anyone who knew Dennis would agree that he was the kindest soul they’d ever met. He is remembered by his wife, Linda, of almost 44 years; children, Gwendolyn (Loud), Jimmie (Claudette), Kristina (Randy), David (Lianne), Jennifer (Bill); grandchildren, Alice, Avery, Blake, Brittany, Sarah, Maura, & Peyton; sister, Jan, & her beloved family.
Dennis was very involved in the AA recovery community for 14 years, attending multiple meetings every day, and lending a hand or ear to anyone he crossed paths with.
On behalf of Dennis’ family, thank you for your contribution to this memorial fund.