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Rows of white stones stretch into eternity, each one holding a name, a story, a sacrifice. Then, in perfect unison, they raise their hands in salute. 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. The sound echoes through the air — sharp, sacred, instamood final. He’s too young to wear the uniform, but he knows what it means. The air is still at Arlington.



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

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