The Heroes Who Never Made It Home
Funeral at Arlington Cemetery of Richard Kowalowski, a United States Army Ranger who was killed in Somalia. (Jeffrey Markowitz/Sygma via Getty Images)
A lieutenant who saved his wounded driver. A Marine who fought for her country overseas and battled bureaucracy at home. A sailor who sacrificed himself for his shipmates. And much more.
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Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of the summer. Flags wave on front porches, barbecue smoke rises in backyards, and we enjoy a long weekend with the people we love.
Lost in all of that is the fact that it is a day of remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.
The Free Press invited a group of veterans to make…
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Thank you, Free Press, for this Memorial Day tribute. Nickel, and a slow salute...
Heartbreaking tributes to heartbreaking sacrifices. Each one is beautifully written. Thank you, Free Press.