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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks during the funeral service for U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Verardo in Section 57 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 19, 2025.
Verardo served in the 82nd Airborne Division as an infantryman and paratrooper. In April 2010, Verardo was wounded in two IED attacks while serving in Afghanistan which resulted in him becoming one of the most catastrophically wounded soldiers of the Global War on Terror. Verardo underwent more than 100 surgeries because of his injuries from these attacks. Despite this, Verardo lived for another 15 years and became a staunch advocate for wounded veterans. On Aug. 26, 2025, Verardo passed due to complications from his 2010 injuries. His military awards include the Purple Heart w/ oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal. His wife, Sarah Verardo, received the U.S. flag from her husband’s funeral service.
(U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser / Arlington National Cemetery / released)
| Date Taken: | 11.19.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 11.19.2025 18:05 |
| Photo ID: | 9398541 |
| VIRIN: | 251119-A-IW468-3948 |
| Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
| Size: | 9.85 MB |
| Location: | ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, US |
| Web Views: | 26 |
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