Mark Buxton
Mark grew up in southern California and attended USC (Engineering ’74) on a US Naval ROTC scholarship. Mark served in the Pacific as a Submarine Line Officer, including as Missile Officer on an SSBN. After 5 years as a USN officer, Mark then began a 39 year career with AT&T in technical corporate sales, retiring just last year. Mark has been married to the love of his life, Chieko, for 38 years, and they have two sons. Mark is an avid supporter of the military and veterans. He joined the Foundation committee in 2018.
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A Memorial creates an actual place where veterans, all who serve their country and families of all races, creeds, social status and opinion can find a place that creates a healing environment to reflect and value one of our greatest gifts--to live in a free society.
"Going clear back to the Civil War, all of our Veterans have raised their right hand and swore to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. And along with that we wrote a check to the U.S. Government and the American People for an amount up to and including our lives. Unfortunately, far too many have given their all in that regard."
"It is important to have a war memorial because it must not be forgotten that many people gave their lives so that we Americans might have what we have today."