A Gold-star mother whose son died in Iraq shared this message with those gathered at Fort Vancouver: “Remember the love, honor the life, share the journey.”
PORTLAND, Ore. — A portrait of a young marine swayed in the wind. The 21-year-old’s picture hung off a gazebo at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site next to other men who died in service.
Corporal Julian McMackin Woodall died 16 years ago in combat in Iraq. His mother, wearing a gold star pin and white carnation, shared this message with dozens gathered at the Vancouver site Monday for Memorial Day: “Remember the love, honor the life, share the journey.”
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