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Costa Mesa, Heroes Hall

A restored 1942 World War II barracks from the Santa Ana Army Air Base was converted to a museum at the Orange County Fairgrounds. Its purpose is to memorialize local veterans.
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The view from the podium
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The view from the podium

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  • A beautiful restoration. It doesn't look 74 years old.
  • There will be twice-yearly changes in the display.
  • The dedication cermony agenda
  • Under all those chairs is a replica of the Medal of Honor star. I went back on opening day 3 months later and got the photo. See it farther along.
  • Despite all of the competing Veterans Day events, there was a sell-out crowd.
  • The view from the podium
  • We had the privilege of watching the first raising of the flag of each military branch.
  • In addition to the constantly changing displays in the barracks, there is a very comprehensive display of memorials outside. It takes a while to walk it.
  • The Medal of Honor Star
  • Memorial to all of the Orange County servicemen who died in Vietnam.
  • Memorial to all O.C. service members who served during the Korean War, including the 51 who died.
  • Sgt. Scott C. Montoya, U.S. Marine Corps<br /> Read here: <a href="http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=3638">http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=3638</a>
  • Col. Michael M. Kurth, U.S. Marine Corps<br /> Read here: <a href="http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=4399">http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=4399</a>
  • LTC Richard D. Wandke, U.S. Army<br /> Read here: <a href="http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=4728">http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=4728</a>
  • Col. Eugene R. Brady, U.S. Marine Corps<br /> Read here: <a href="http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=4035">http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=4035</a>
  • Col. Ernesto Gomez, U.S. Marine Corps<br /> Read here: <a href="http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=4220">http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=4220</a>
  • Col. Jacksel M. Broughton, U.S. Air Force<br /> Read here: <a href="http://www.veterantributes.org/TributeDetail.php?recordID=404">http://www.veterantributes.org/TributeDetail.php?recordID=404</a>
  • Col. William W. Eldridge, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps<br /> Read here: <a href="http://voiceofoc.org/2016/11/colonel-william-w-eldridge-jr-navy-cross-wwii-commander-amphibious-forces-in-the-pacific/">http://voiceofoc.org/2016/11/colonel-william-w-eldridge-jr-navy-cross-wwii-commander-amphibious-forces-in-the-pacific/</a>
  • 2Lt. Louis A. Staff, U.S. Army<br /> Read here: <a href="http://voiceofoc.org/2016/11/2lt-louis-a-staff-distinguished-service-cross-forward-observer-for-mortars/">http://voiceofoc.org/2016/11/2lt-louis-a-staff-distinguished-service-cross-forward-observer-for-mortars/</a>
  • Commander Bill Hardy, U.S. Navy<br /> Read here: <a href="http://wingsofvalor.us/ace-of-the-day-cmdr-willis-e-hardy-usn-ret/">http://wingsofvalor.us/ace-of-the-day-cmdr-willis-e-hardy-usn-ret/</a>
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