Texas Senator Honors Children of Fallen Marine at Memorial Day Ceremony [Image 1 of 5]

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05.30.2008

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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas greets Ella and Diana Cepeda, far left, before presenting the Gold Medal of Remembrance to Ella’s children, 8-year-old Aaron Jr. and 4-year-old Journee, during a May 26, 2008, Memorial Day ceremony at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. The medal honors children who lost a parent in service to the nation. Their father, Marine Sgt. Aaron N. Cepeda Sr., died in Iraq on May 7, 2005. The Cepedas honored his memory by wearing a picture of him on their T-shirts. Photo by Elaine Wilson, Fort Sam Houston Public Information Office

• Date Taken: 05.30.2008
• Date Posted: 07.03.2025 20:26
• Photo ID: 9155934
• VIRIN: 080530-D-D0439-6055
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