My Mother Told Me I Could Not Wear My Uniform At The Memorial Until A Veteran Stood Up

daughters.”

The crowd applauded.

Not wildly. Respectfully. Strongly.

Lauren’s camera shook because she was crying. So was I. I watched the video three times.

Then I called Mom. When she answered, I said: “Dad would have liked your speech.”

She was quiet for a moment. “Do you think so?”

“I know so.”

Her breath caught.

“Thank you.”

“No,” I said. “Thank you.”

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