The Heritage Association of San Marcos (HASM) will name three deceased members as recipients of the Tree of Honor in Veramendi Plaza Park on Friday, April 26 at 5 p.m.
Virginia Moore was one of the original founders of HASM. A natural leader with a cadre of beloved friends, Moore led the march in turning the organization into one of San Marcos’ finest. Along with Helen van Gundy and Nettie Serur, she was instrumental in starting the Cock House Friday luncheons. They made the luncheons for may years and people would stand in line waiting for the house to open. Antiques to furnish the little house were bought with proceeds of the luncheons.
San Marcos icon Darrell Piersol was an outstanding musician, a B-17 tail gunner in the Army Air Corps during World War II, a leader in Business Management training and, of course, Barbara’s husband. Piersol was one of San Marcos leading philanthropists, helping needy individuals as well as hospitals, schools, universities, many local and regional nonprofit groups and also served on many boards of directors for local, state and national organizations. He was truly a remarkable man.
