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The air is still at Arlington. His small hand clutches the folded flag, his eyes locked on the soldiers standing before him. A young boy stands before one — his father’s. Then, in perfect unison, they raise their hands in salute. Rows of white stones stretch into eternity, soldier_surprise_stories each one holding a name, a story, a sacrifice. He’s too young to wear the uniform, but he knows what it means. The sound echoes through the air — sharp, sacred, final.

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aaos.orgA single tear slips down his cheek as he tries to stand tall, just like his father taught him. The bugle begins to play "Taps," that haunting melody that carries both pain and pride. The crowd around him falls silent. Every note feels like a goodbye that never ends. Even the wind seems to pause. The boy doesn’t move.