Cpl. Patrick "Bob" Gallagher immigrated to the United States from Ireland in the 1960s, enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps and was honored with the Navy Cross as a hero who saved American soldiers during the Vietnam War before he was killed in action. This Memorial Day, members of the Gallagher family who traveled from Ireland to San Diego are participating in a special ceremony hosted by the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial. Gallagher will receive a tribute as part of the annual festivities, part of the memorial's "250 Years of Valor" campaign coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary that honors diverse individuals who have defended American liberty. Family members will stand on the morning of May 25 at the "High Ground" of San Diego as his plaque is dedicated among the memorial’s iconic black granite walls, with officials describing the scene as a presence underscoring the deep, lasting bond between Ireland and the United States forged through shared sacrifice. Memorial officials told Military.com that approximately 17 members and associates of the Gallagher family will be in attendance. "Cpl. Gallagher’s journey—from the shores of Ireland, to the jungles of Vietnam—embodies the 'American Story' of service and the enduring pursuit of liberty," Neil O’Connell, executive director of the Mt. Soledad Memorial Association, said in a statement shared with Military.com.