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Gold Star families remembered on Memorial Day

newsMay 25, 2026161,082

On Memorial Day, ceremonies at the World War II Memorial and local VA centers honored Gold Star families, with speakers including retired Navy SEAL Jason Redman and casualty notification officer Will Selber. Families of service members killed in action laid wreaths, received honors, and urged sustained mental health and financial support for surviving relatives. Several Gold Star relatives used the events to voice anger at recent wars and to pledge continued civic engagement and resistance to policies they view as harmful. The observances underscored the human cost of U.S. military operations and reinforced calls for long-term care and policy changes for military families.

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