FORT NOVOSEL — For Ed and Bonnie Brown of Troy, the Memorial Day Commemoration held here Friday morning held added significance as they honor their son Private First Class John
Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. Email Copy Link Copied to clipboard MICHELLE MANN Brown, who died about two decades ago at the age of 21 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
People are also reading… “Today is a time when we pause to reflect on the fallen, those whose dreams were cut short,” McCurry said. “Our nation is forever indebted to our fallen soldiers. They are the ultimate example of personal courage and selfless sacrifice. We will never forget the price of freedom or their sacrifice to our nation.”
Noting that this year is the 40th anniversary of the Aviation Branch, McCurry said, “We are fortunate to have warriors who are passionate about the sacred trust that aviators have with the soldiers on the ground.”
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