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2022 Memorial Event | Sunday May 29th, 2022
Sunday May 29th, 2022 | 11:30am – 1:30pm | USS San Francisco Memorial, Lands’ End
We are meeting in person for the 2022 Memorial Event this year. Come join us and together, we will pay our respects to the Veterans of the “Frisco”, their families, and to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Battle of Guadalcanal.
In Memoriam: Lt. Col. John R. Stevens – 4.22.1921 – 5.25.2021
by Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle - Friday, June 4, 2021 The Korean conflict is known as “the Forgotten War,” but one veteran who never forgot it was Lt. Col. John R. Stevens, U.S. Marine Corps. Lingering pain from frostbitten toes were a regular reminder of his...
2021 Virtual Memorial Ceremony
Sunday May 30, 2021 12:00-1:30pm PST| Join Us on Zoom for USS San Francisco Memorial
Join us for San Francisco’s own Memorial Day Weekend Celebration honoring the 100 Sailors and 7 Marines who gave their lives during the historic Battle of Guadalcanal aboard the USS San Francisco (CA38) 12-13 November, 1942. Come join a community of Veterans and family members of the “Frisco” crew as we pay tribute to their courage, and the memory of all the men and women in uniform who have given their lives in the service of their country.
Register for the 2021 Virtual Memorial Using This Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtc-6vqjwsHdTrXYA9ehpbFRC8HVHblMH5
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Happy 100th Birthday to Lt. Col John R Stevens
Wishing a very happy 100th birthday to Lt. Col. John R. Stevens! We are inspired by and thankful for his service to our country and to our foundation.
In Memoriam: Richard ‘Chief Johnny’ Jongordon – 12.6.22 – 3.6.21
To all my friends here at the USS San Francisco Memorial Foundation: I write this brief letter with sadness and with gratitude. The passing of our Chief, the founder of this Foundation, marks a sad day for us all. He inspired every one of us and stood as a testament...
Turning Point
On March 9, 1933 San Francisco’s namesake and the second heavy cruiser to be built at Mare Island slid down the building ways. Champagne was not available due to the Prohibition, so she was christened with water from the famed Hetch-Hetchy water system. The...
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