When Butterflies Land: Stories of Comfort, Loss, and Hope from Mount Soledad

23 Nov 2025 • 35 min • EN
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Jamie Moraga, CEO of Franklin Revere, hosts a special edition of Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight on the Community podcast at the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial. Jim Wheyland, Veteran of the Year, shares his background, including his service in the Marine Corps and his involvement with the memorial since 2018. Wheyland discusses the memorial's history, its significance, and the unique experiences of visitors and docents. He highlights the memorial's inclusivity, the challenges of space, and the community's role in its evolution. Wheyland encourages veterans to volunteer and visitors to explore the memorial, emphasizing its importance in honoring individual veterans. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.    About Mission Fed Credit Union   A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

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