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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Reminds Americans of the Ultimate Sacrifice
During his state of freedom address ahead of the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in N.C., Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reminded Americans of the ultimate sacrifice made by our nation’s fallen during Memorial Day weekend.
A Message from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
“As we observe Memorial Day weekend, we honor the memories of those who have given their last full measure of devotion to defend our nation,”
Secretary Hegseth said. “Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.”
The event was held at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina, and it marked a somber tone for the annual Memorial Day weekend events.
- https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4198470/memorial-day-weekends-coca-cola-600-race-honored-fallen-heroes/
A National Tribute to Fallen Heroes
The Defense Department recognized the sacrifices of fallen heroes during a memorial service held at the NASCAR event.
As Hegseth said, “We will never forget their ultimate sacrifice and honor their memory by continuing to defend our nation’s freedoms.”
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