At a Memorial Day celebration atop Mount Soledad on May 28, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower was posthumously honored with a plaque dedication. Three generations of the Eisenhower family were in attendance at the ceremony: nephew Earl Eisenhower, Earl’s son, Barry, and his grandson, Scott Eisenhower. The keynote address was delivered by Maj. Gen. Frederick “Ben” Hodges, while Bob Lawrence, a 30-year veteran reporter with KGTV, who has extensively covered the military and veterans’ issues, served as emcee. Music by Navy Band Southwest Brass Quintet and soloist Vince Martin of the San Diego Opera entertained the crowd. Eisenhower’s tribute was delivered by longtime “voice of the San Diego Padres” Jerry Coleman. A distinguished World War II and Korean War combat pilot, Lt. Col. Coleman was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses, 13 Air Medals, and three Navy Citations. As a member of the New York Yankees, where he was both Rookie of the Year in 1949 and Most Valuable Player in 1950’s World Series, Coleman once met President Eisenhower at Ebbetts Field.