To the Editor:

On Monday, I joined Americans all across the country who paused to reflect on the incredible sacrifices of our service members. I’m especially mindful of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice: giving what Lincoln called “the last full measure of devotion” to protect our freedoms.

I know that I can hug my sons a little tighter before we tuck them in tonight only because there are Gold Star parents out there who have already laid their children to rest.

May 29, 2019