By: Gabriela Yareliz I always cry on Memorial Day. The closing ceremony of the parade always gets me. Usually, it’s when I hear names read off of people we refuse to forget, or when they tell the stories of heroism we shouldn’t lose sight of. I cry when I see the gold star moms holdContinue reading “Remembering”
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We Honor
By: Gabriela Yareliz Most of the names and faces I saw in these rows were between the ages of 18 and 22. Today, we honor and remember. The men and women who sacrifice do it for country and the fragile essential— freedom.
Memorial Day
On this Memorial Day weekend, I wanted to post the photos and names of the 13 soldiers who were killed in Afghanistan. While I may not be able to recite their names by heart, their faces stay with me. I pray for their families and extend my gratitude to all who have served and lostContinue reading “Memorial Day”
GABRIELA YARELIZ 