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The San Diego 4.0 Fallen Heroes Technology Stations will give our region a powerful way to honor local heroes year-round. These stations will bring their stories to life through immersive VR and AR experiences that students can explore at school or on field trips. Young people will see the courage and service that shaped their hometown and begin to understand that progress in a city is built by people who stood in the gap for others. This campaign is not a once-a-year remembrance. Steady education strengthens identity and character.

For our local workforce, the stations will serve as anchors of meaning in the fast-moving Fourth Industrial Revolution. Workers across retail, hospitality, healthcare, and public service will have access to short immersive stories at break rooms, training centers, and community tech stations. These stories remind frontline teams that they are part of a larger tradition of service. Community pride grows when people feel connected to something bigger than their job title. It shows that our region’s greatest strength has always been people who answered the call.

For visitors and tourists in hotels, gas stations, malls, and Main Street districts, the stations will offer a clear entry point into the soul of San Diego. They will meet the heroes who stood for freedom, service, and sacrifice, and they will understand what gives our communities their character. This committment is the heart of a Main Street Smart City. We honor our heroes throughout the year because it is part of our DNA. These stations make sure the world sees it, feels it, and carries it forward.

The San Diego 4.0 VR for Good campaign equips participating senior living facilities with a simple, designated technology station that is available when seniors or caregivers need it. Each station trains at least one employee to understand the basics of delivering VR experiences. The focus is practical and straightforward. A trained staff member learns to set up the equipment, guide residents safely, and select appropriate VR content from the San Diego 4.0 VR for Good Library. This station creates comfort and confidence without adding pressure or expanding the daily workload.

The San Diego 4.0 VR for Good campaign equips participating senior living facilities with a simple, designated technology station that is available when seniors or caregivers need it. Each station trains at least one employee to understand the basics of delivering VR experiences. The focus is practical and straightforward. A trained staff member learns to set up the equipment, guide residents safely, and select appropriate VR content from the San Diego 4.0 VR for Good Library. This station creates comfort and confidence without adding pressure or expanding the daily workload.

Most importantly, these stations open the door for senior living communities to work more closely with local partners. Rather than operating independently, the San Diego 4.0 VR for Good campaign fosters a shared commitment among senior care leaders, community organizations, and regional supporters. The station becomes a common point of collaboration, showing how practical technology can strengthen relationships and help San Diego move forward with dignity and purpose.