San Diego honors USS Cole victims with Memorial Day ceremony

Yahoo

27-05-2025

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego honored the memory of Lakiba Palmer and her 16 shipmates who died in the USS Cole attack during a Memorial Day ceremony at Mount Soledad.
The ceremony, which took place on the 25th anniversary of the attack, included a plaque presentation dedicated to Palmer, a San Diego native, and those lost in the tragedy.
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The USS Cole was attacked by Al Qaeda suicide bombers, resulting in the loss of 17 sailors, including Palmer. The Palmer family, along with thousands of others in San Diego, continue to feel the weight of their loss, especially on Memorial Day.
Mount Soledad now holds over 7,000 plaques, each representing a fallen service member and serving as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made for freedom.
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Memorial Day in San Diego is a time for reflection, as the city, deeply rooted in military culture, pauses to remember those who have given their lives in service to the country.
As families gather for Memorial Day, the true meaning of the holiday is underscored by the sacrifices of service members like Lakiba Palmer, reminding everyone of the steep price of freedom.
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