Children of Fallen Patriots Day 2025
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There are a number who are quite stoic and withstand those proceedings in the absence of a lot of emotion.
Then there are those like me who can't seem to curtail the tears ...
Even though my first personal loss came when I was 45 and didn't involve conflict; only lifestyle.
Regardless, when you lose a parent that age upon which the event occurs becomes telling on the personality of those left behind.
Some things simply cannot be comforted.
Today is Children of Fallen Patriots Day.
It is observed on each May 13 annually under the auspices of the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation since 2014.
The day is an attempt to honor the pain and sacrifice of children who have lost a parent to military martyrdom.
The objective is to appreciate the young individuals who live tragically altered lives due to a parent passing away in the line of duty.
May 13 was chosen as Children of Fallen Patriots Day because it was the day the Arlington National Cemetery was established in 1864.