Tuna Harbor Park in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
A National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. A National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military Marker
This tribute was conceived by the Founders of Taffy III, Inc. in June 1999 and donated to the Port of San Diego on 25 October 2006 as a symbol of the appreciation by the military to Bob Hope, an Honorary Veteran, and his fellow entertainers.
Yes, Thanks for the Memory.
The time capsule contains the names of the thousands who contributed to this memorial. The capsule was sealed on October 25, 2006.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Military • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 2006.
Location. 32° 42.763′ N, 117° 10.525′ W. Memorial is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in the Tuna Harbor Park. It can be reached from Tuna Wharf Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Tuna Wharf Street, San Diego CA 92132, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in California’s Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Embracing Peace (within shouting distance of this marker); Clifton A.F. Sprague, Vice Admiral, USN (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Air Combat Victory of Vietnam War (about 400 feet away); Bridle-Arrest "Horns" (about 500 feet away); San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.
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1. About the sculptures. A more detailed background of every sculpture is highlighted.
The bronze figures are sculpted in military uniforms authentic to the various eras of Bobs career from(Submitted on August 11, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon.)World War II through the Korean War, Vietnam War, Cold War, and the first Persian Gulf War.Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 7, 20252. A National Salute to Bobe Hope and the Military Marker
2. Thanks for the memories Bob Hope! (Youtube, 2:26). On the 80th Anniversary of the USO, we share a small glimpse into the story of legendary USO entertainer and comedian Bob Hope through our past exhibition So Ready for Laughter: The Legacy of Bob Hope. With our partner, The National WWII Museum, we were able to share his profound impact on the lives of our nation's troops. (Submitted on August 12, 2025.)
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 7, 2025
3. A National Salute to Bobe Hope and the Military
Photographed by Kevin W., January 25, 2025
4. A National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military Marker
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 7, 2025
5. A National Salute to Bobe Hope and the Military
Photographed by Kevin W., January 25, 2025
6. Bob Hope statue
Photographed by Kevin W., January 25, 2025
7. A National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 7, 2025
8. A National Salute to Bobe Hope and the Military
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 617 times since then and 336 times this year. Last updated on August 13, 2025, by Jay Johnson of Chula Vista, California. Photos: 1. submitted on March 23, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. 4. submitted on January 3, 2026, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 5. submitted on August 11, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. 6, 7. submitted on January 3, 2026, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 8. submitted on August 11, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
