Morning Wire Gold Star Families Reflect on Veterans Day with Stories of Service and Sacrifice | 11.10.24
Nov 10, 2024
Alicia Lopez, Christy Shamblin, and Steve Nkui are Gold Star family members who reflect on their profound losses during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal. They share touching personal stories about their loved ones, emphasizing the emotional weight of their sacrifices. The conversation highlights their push for accountability and recognition from political leaders, as well as their hopes for the future of military service under Donald Trump's potential leadership. Their resilience shines through as they honor their fallen heroes this Veterans Day.
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Captain Hunter Lopez's Story
- Alicia Lopez lost her son, Captain Hunter Lopez, in the 2021 Kabul bombing.
- She criticizes the Biden administration's handling of the withdrawal and subsequent investigation.
Reasons for Supporting Trump
- Alicia Lopez supports Trump because he showed empathy and a willingness to investigate her son's death.
- She contrasts this with the Biden administration's perceived indifference.
Sergeant Nicole Gee's Story
- Christy Shamblin's son and daughter-in-law were both Marines.
- Her daughter-in-law, Sgt. Nicole Gee, was killed in action in Kabul.