The USS Liberty Memorial Plaque at Mt. Soledad, La Jolla, California The Memorial sits atop Mt. Soledad in La Jolla, the highest point in San Diego with a spectacular 360 degree view. It consists of a number of low concrete walls. When it is completed, black granite plaques of varying size will cover all sides of each wall. All the walls but one have plaques dedicated to individual service men and women (living and deceased), each with a picture and a description of his or her service. One wall is reserved for ships and aircraft. The 8" x 16" plaque for USS Liberty is installed on the top row of the end of that wall, where it can be easily read and has good exposure. That has not yet filled in. In view of the publicity the Memorial is getting and the large number of visitors it draws, the wall should soon be filled. The fate of the cross at the top is uncertain, since it has been the subject of much controversy and legal action. It's fate is still uncertain. In an effort to save the cross, Congressman Cunningham inserted a provision in the recent budget bill which may result in the Memorial being made into a national monument. The Mt. Soledad Memorial website - www.soledadmemorial.com - has more information about the Memorial. The plaque was created by anonymous friends of USS Liberty on behalf of Mr. Paul E. Schwartz of Ft. Myers, Florida, who was an ardent and tireless advocate for publishing the story of the USS Liberty. An overall view of the park. The park. The memorial block with individual memorial plaques, still being developed. A wider view. USS Liberty plaque. USS Liberty plaque. Individual plaques. Bob Hope plaque. An annual meeting of the memorial association. A view from the park.

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Jim Ennes and Joe Meadors

USS Liberty