Last Friday, our Thunderbird Challenge Cadets demonstrated the true spirit of service and remembrance as they participated in the annual flag placement ceremony at @Fort Gibson National Cemetery
With reverence and pride, these young men and women carefully placed American flags in front of gravestones, ensuring that each fallen hero was honored and remembered.
The sight of our cadets moving respectfully through the rows of white headstones was both humbling and inspiring. Each flag they placed represented more than just a symbol – it was a promise that the sacrifices made by our nation's servicemen and women will never be forgotten. The dedication and solemnity our cadets showed throughout this ceremony reflects the values we strive to instill in each member of our program.
Ft. Gibson National Cemetery, with its rich history dating back to the Civil War, serves as the final resting place for thousands of veterans who served our country with honor. Our cadets understood the weight of this responsibility and approached their task with the respect and dignity these heroes deserve.
This meaningful tradition connects our young cadets to something far greater than themselves – the unbroken chain of service and sacrifice that has preserved our freedoms. As they placed each flag, they were reminded that freedom isn't free, and that the liberties we enjoy today were purchased with the ultimate sacrifice of those who came before us.
On this Memorial Day, we remember not just those who rest in Ft. Gibson National Cemetery, but all who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their memory lives on through ceremonies like this, and through the young people who carry forward their legacy of service and patriotism.
Oklahoma National Guard
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