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.
The monument will be the first Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in the area, despite having over 130 similar monuments across the United States and San.
Patriot Guard Riders, Honor Flight San Diego ensures veterans without families receive a service with full military honors at Miramar National Cemetery.