Escondido, CA, April 17, 2024–(PR.com)– Today the city of Escondido will reveal a bronze bust of previous homeowner and home town hero Richard J. Gannon. Born and raised in Escondido, Gannon was eliminated in battle in Iraq in 2004 while offering help to an injured Marine. He was posthumously granted the Purple Heart and the Silver Star for his bravery and gallantry in action. The date marks the 20th anniversary of his death.
Gannon who was wed to his high school sweetie Sally, likewise an Escondido local, was a business leader in the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division out of Twentynine Palms. Gannon participated in Cornell University on a Navy scholarship and got his commission as a Marine officer in 1995.
Military service is a custom in the Gannon household. His daddy Richard, another Escondido regional, is a Marine who made it through the Tet Offensive in North Vietnam in 1968. A recipient of the Bronze Star for gallantry in fight himself, Rich resides in Escondido with his spouse Theresa.
After the intrusion of Iraq in 2003, Gannon informed his household that the combating he saw was not as extreme as what his dad experienced in Vietnam, however, he stated, “I have actually found out to face my own worry of passing away.”
“He was a really goal-oriented individual, however he developed beyond accomplishment,” his dad stated. “He was an excellent leader … When he was with you, he existed, which is an extremely uncommon quality with youths.”
The bust will be talented to the city by the Military History Institute, a company that promotes United States military heroism. The bust has unique significance for the director of the institute, previous Marine Major and regional North County citizen, Craig Gottlieb.
“Rick was my roomie at Cornell and at The Basic School. He was a salt-of-the-earth Marine and a buddy,” Gottlieb stated. Other Marines call Gannon “harder than a two-dollar steak.”
Gannon is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma, California. In addition to his moms and dads, he is made it through by his other half Sally, and their 3 kids.
The bust was produced from photos of Gannon by popular sculpture Dave Venell of Phoenix, Arizona. Venell, who concentrates on art portraying military history, leapt at the opportunity to honor Gannon.
In addition to his mom and dad, Gannon was endured by his spouse, Sally, and 4 kids – Connor, Patrick (now deceased), Richard III and Maria.
2 replicate busts will be produced by the artist and contributed to Cornell University and the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, VA. To contribute, click on this link.
Military History Institute
Craig Gottlieb
760-672-9530
www.militaryhistoryinstitute.com
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