Directed by Andrés Gallegos

On April 18th, 1906, San Francisco witnessed its most devastating natural disaster, yet Frederick Funston, commanding officer of the Presidio of San Francisco, gathered civilians to fight the fire, patrol the streets, and rebuild the city without authorization.

Featuring Cemetery Director Kathleen McCal, this short film about Golden Gate National Cemetery illustrates the integral role of the cemetery in the community since its founding in 1938. In 1937, San Francisco residents voted to no longer build cemeteries within the city proper and, as a result, ...