Honor a Veteran at Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial

Honor a Life of Service

Nominate a Veteran for recognition at Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial.

A place where service is remembered and stories are preserved.

👉 Start a Nomination

If you’re a Veteran yourself, you can also choose to submit your own story.

Honor a Life of Service This Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, don’t let their story be forgotten.

Military Appreciation Month is a time to recognize the service and commitment of those who have worn the uniform. Memorial Day carries a deeper meaning — honoring those who gave their lives in service to our country.

But behind every uniform is something more:

A story.
A family.
A legacy.

For many Veterans, those stories are never fully preserved.

👉 This is your opportunity to change that.

Nominate a Veteran for Mt. Soledad

In honor of Military Appreciation Month, Veteran Ratings is inviting nominations to recognize a Veteran with a tribute plaque at the
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial.

👉 Start your nomination here

⏳ Submissions close May 25, 2026

Every Veteran Has a Story Worth Preserving

Behind every Veteran is more than service — there is a life shaped by sacrifice, resilience, and commitment.

But over time, those stories fade.

Not because they don’t matter — but because they were never captured in a way that lasts.

Honoring a Veteran isn’t just about recognition in the moment.

It’s about preserving their story for generations.

📍 About Mt. Soledad

Located in La Jolla, California, the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial is one of the most unique memorials in the country.

It includes:

• Nearly 7,000 black granite plaques
• Veterans from all branches and eras dating back to the Revolutionary War
• Personal stories and messages from loved ones displayed alongside records of service

Each plaque reflects a life of service — not just a name.

For Veterans

Some people choose to nominate a parent, spouse, or someone who has impacted their life.

Others take this opportunity to reflect on their own service.

If you’re a Veteran, you can choose to submit your own story and have it preserved in a meaningful way.

What Many Families Realize During This Process

When families begin sharing a Veteran’s story, something important often happens:

They start looking deeper into how that service is documented and remembered.

In many cases, official records don’t fully capture:

• The day-to-day impact of service
• How it affected them over time
• The full picture of a Veteran’s experience

Understanding how that story is documented can help ensure it is clearly represented — not just remembered.

Questions? Veteran Ratings – Veteran Benefits Explained

📘 A Guide Many Veterans Wish They Had Earlier

Most Veterans are familiar with a few core benefits — healthcare, the GI Bill, maybe the VA home loan.

But beyond that, there’s an entire layer of benefits that often go unused — not because Veterans don’t qualify, but because the information isn’t always clear or connected.

We put together a guide that breaks this down in a simple, practical way — covering over 70 benefits across areas like:

• Disability and compensation
  • Education and career programs
  • Housing and long-term financial advantages
  • State-specific benefits many Veterans overlook

It’s designed to give a clearer picture of what’s available and how these benefits can work together.

👉 Download the Veteran Benefits Guide
Free to access • No obligation

📝 Who Can Be Nominated

This opportunity is open to:

• Veterans from any branch
• Active duty service members
• National Guard and Reserve members

If their service reflects honor and commitment — their story deserves to be preserved.

🧾 What Selected Nominees Receive

Selected nominees may receive:

• A commemorative tribute plaque at Mt. Soledad
• Recognition across Veteran Ratings platforms
• Guidance on next steps for plaque placement

Each plaque ensures that a Veteran’s story continues to be seen and remembered long into the future.

⚙️ How the Nomination Process Works

Step 1: Submit a Nomination
Share the Veteran’s name and story.

Step 2: Selection Process
Selected nominees are contacted with next steps. To support the fulfillment and installation process for selected plaques, nominees may be asked to provide a DD-214 or other qualifying proof of military service.

Step 3: Recognition
With permission, stories may be shared.

👉 Start here:
https://veteranratings.com/mtsoledad/

❓ Common Questions

Can I nominate myself?

Yes. Some Veterans choose to submit their own story.

How long does it take?

A few minutes.

What happens after I submit?

Submissions are reviewed, and selected nominees are contacted with next steps.

Is there a deadline?

Yes – May 25^th.

Honor Their Story. Preserve Their Legacy.

Military Appreciation Month reminds us to recognize service.
Memorial Day reminds us to remember sacrifice.

Together, they point to something greater:

👉 Service deserves to be honored in a way that lasts.

Final Thoughts

There’s no right or wrong time to do something like this.

But for many, Military Appreciation Month is when it finally feels appropriate to pause and reflect.

If there’s someone whose story you’ve been meaning to preserve — this is one way to do it.

Is Their Service Being Properly Compensated?

As you take the time to reflect on a Veteran’s story, another important question often comes up:

Is that service being properly recognized through VA disability compensation?

In many cases, the long-term impact of service — especially how conditions affect daily life over time — isn’t always fully reflected in a Veteran’s current rating.

That can directly affect the level of compensation they receive.

Whether you’re a Veteran yourself or someone close to one, this is often where questions begin.

Veteran Ratings focuses on reviewing how service-connected conditions align with VA evaluation criteria and whether a Veteran’s current rating reflects their situation today.

📞 (619) 916-4652

Veteran Ratings – Veteran Benefits Explained

🔴 Nominate a Veteran Today

⏳ Deadline: May 25, 2026

👉 Start your nomination:
https://veteranratings.com/mtsoledad/

Even if you’re not ready to nominate today, this is something worth keeping in mind as you reflect on a Veteran’s story this month.