Gold Star families gathered to remember loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice as candles lit up the National Veterans Museum Sunday night.
Gold Star families gathered to remember loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice as candles brightened up the National Veterans Museum Sunday night.
"He, enjoyed every bit of being able to serve, he thrived in that environment," Cortney Riley told WSYX about her brother.Joseph was an Army sniper. He died serving his country in Afghanistan in 2014. He may be gone, but he will never be forgotten. "Memorial Day is a day where we can actually go and want to talk to people and say his name and tell stories and remember other soldiers who have died as well," Riley said.Other Gold Star families including the Riley's all had a candle in hand. The light of the flame is a symbol of their loved ones guiding the way.Speakers shared intimate stories of their loved ones' selfless acts, for our freedom.
For the Riley family, Memorial Day means everything and they hope their story can be an educational moment for others. "We have veterans day, we have flag day, we have other days, this is not about veterans this is about those who gave their lives, for our freedom," Michelle Riley, Joey's mom, said.
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