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Tulsi visited a soldiers grave in Arlington today
Posted on 5/25/26 at 10:33 pm
Posted on 5/25/26 at 10:33 pm
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This is probably a long shot, but if anybody happens to be in DC this weekend and plans on visiting Arlington, I would love to see a fresh photo of my husband’s grave in Section 60.
SSG Alan W. Shaw
Section 60, Grave 8451
B Co 1/12 Cav, 1st Cavalry Division
November 10, 1975 - February 9, 2007
There’s just something about knowing people still stop by, still say his name, still remember.
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It was an honor to visit your husband’s grave today on your behalf, and to pay my respects. It was wonderful to see the beautiful flowers representing many others who did the same. Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and to the loved ones they left behind. Thank you for your service and sacrifice @SharrellAnne2
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Posted on 5/25/26 at 10:36 pm to hawgfaninc
She's too good of a person for D.C.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 10:38 pm to hawgfaninc
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Last night, I made a simple request on X. I asked if anybody visiting Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day would stop by Alan’s grave and leave a photo for our family.
What happened next honestly caught me off guard.
By this afternoon, dozens of Americans from all walks of life had made the walk to Section 60 to visit SSG Alan W. Shaw. Veterans. Families. Complete strangers. People who had never met Alan, but chose to honor him anyway.
For one day on social media, people put aside the constant noise and negativity and came together for something bigger than themselves. My notifications filled with photos, kind messages, prayers, and stories from people honoring not just Alan, but so many of our fallen heroes.
I don’t think people fully understand what moments like this mean to Gold Star families. The fear is never just losing them. It’s losing them slowly over time as the world moves on and fewer people remember their name.
But today showed me that Alan will never be forgotten.
After years of watching social media reward some of the worst parts of humanity, today gave me a reminder that the good is still out there too.
Thank you to every single person who stopped by to visit Alan today, said his name, shared his story, or took a moment to honor the fallen.
This right here is the America Alan knew and loved enough to fight and die for.
And today, y’all showed us all that it’s still here and it’s still worth fighting for.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 10:42 pm to hawgfaninc
IM NOT CRYING YOURE CRYING
Posted on 5/25/26 at 10:44 pm to hawgfaninc
Prayers for her husband.
She's a great patriot
She's a great patriot
Posted on 5/25/26 at 10:47 pm to hawgfaninc
That's awesome.
The mayor of Minni can go f himself with a cactus in the corner and enjoy it.
The mayor of Minni can go f himself with a cactus in the corner and enjoy it.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 10:54 pm to BeefSupreme
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She's too good of a person for D.C.
Patriot.
Not a cable news "patriot" but a Patriot.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 10:55 pm to hawgfaninc
Tulsi's a very good person. I believe that her military background helped to open her eyes about the Democrat Party.
Of course, the Dems basically ran her off when Hildabeast Clinton falsely accused her of being a Russian asset, and when the Biden Administration bizarrely had her placed on the Terrorist Watch List.
Of course, the Dems basically ran her off when Hildabeast Clinton falsely accused her of being a Russian asset, and when the Biden Administration bizarrely had her placed on the Terrorist Watch List.
Posted on 5/25/26 at 10:58 pm to hawgfaninc
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Staff Sgt. Alan W. Shaw was the third of seven children and was a 1994 graduate of Wilbur D. Mills High School in Little
Rock, AR. He then attended Arkansas Tech University before joining the U.S. Marine Corp in 1998. Alan served two overseas tours and one sea service tour. He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in 2002 and proceeded to attended University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Alan and his wife were married on Oct. 23, 2003 and in October of 2004 he decided once again to serve his country by joining the US Army. Six weeks later he was serving his first combat tour in Baghdad, Iraq and was reunited with his family in March 2005. He left for his second tour in support of OIF II Oct. 4, 2006. Alan exhibited great pride in his military career and was an outstanding leader and friend to his fellow soldiers. He was always among the first to volunteer, as he believed wholeheartedly in his mission as a part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Anyone who knew Alan will remember his passion for life and his ability to create an environment of happiness for those around him. He was adamant about his beliefs and his plan for the future and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a loving son, brother, husband, friend and, most of all, daddy. The legacy he has left behind will continue to enrich the lives and loves of all. He was 31.
1st Battalion
12th Cavalry Regiment
3rd Brigade Combat Team
1st Cavalry Division
Fort Hood, Texas
Posted on 5/25/26 at 11:02 pm to BeefSupreme
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She's too good of a person for D.C.
She really is. Hope she’s able to coast the rest of her life
Posted on 5/25/26 at 11:13 pm to Athis
A fellow Arkansan
God bless this man and his family. Earlier when someone in a neighborhood across the waterway was shooting fireworks, I was thinking about how they obviously don't know what this day is about and how it's a solemn day, not a celebration. It made me mad that they didn't understand the day, July 4th is for celebration. Today is for rememberance.
I also felt a little hypocritical that I hadn't spent the day honoring those that came before us and fought for what we hold dear myself.
Sargeant Shaw, here's to you. We owe this man and those just like him a great gratitude, may the legends never die
Posted on 5/25/26 at 11:23 pm to RazorBroncs
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God bless this man and his family. Earlier when someone in a neighborhood across the waterway was shooting fireworks, I was thinking about how they obviously don't know what this day is about and how it's a solemn day, not a celebration. It made me mad that they didn't understand the day, July 4th is for celebration. Today is for rememberance.
People are FREE to celebrate or honor as they see fit.
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