Honor While They’re Here. Remember When They’re Gone.
Plaques for Warriors is a tribute-driven initiative dedicated to recognizing the service and sacrifice of U.S. military veterans from all branches, eras, and walks of life.
Our mission is simple but powerful: to honor veterans while they are still here to witness it, and to ensure that their names, stories, and legacies are preserved for generations to come.
We believe that no veteran should have to wait until it’s too late to be recognized. That’s why we work to place permanent plaques at the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, one of the few memorials in the country that honors both living and deceased service members.
“I didn’t ask for public recognition. But the day my plaque was unveiled—standing there with my parents, my wife, my children, grandchildren, and those I served with—something changed in me. I felt humble. I felt proud. I felt a deep sense of peace. Every veteran deserves that moment.”
— Miguel “Commander” Alatorre
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant (Ret.) & Founder, Plaques for Warriors
To publicly recognize and preserve the legacies of American veterans—living and fallen—through permanent military plaques, meaningful ceremonies, and community engagement.
Honor for All Who Served
Recognition in Their Lifetime
Civic Pride & Public Awareness
Education Through Legacy
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial is considered one of the most unique veterans memorials in the United States.
Located high above San Diego with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, the memorial honors veterans from every branch of service and every major U.S. conflict—from the Revolutionary War to today’s War on Terror.
What makes Mt. Soledad truly special is that it’s one of the only memorials in the country that includes the veteran’s image alongside their name, rank, service details, and a personal tribute. Whether living or deceased, every veteran honored here is recognized not just for their service, but as a complete person—with a face, a story, and a legacy.
For Plaques for Warriors, this is the perfect place to preserve the memory of those who served. These plaques do more than commemorate—they educate, inspire, and remind future generations that freedom comes at a cost, and that every name etched into stone represents a life of duty, sacrifice, and purpose.
“To remember them is to breathe life into their legacy.”
We don’t just honor service—we preserve it. For families, for communities, and for history.