“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.”-unknown

Two years ago, thirteen soldiers died defending freedom. They were killed by a suicide bomber. It happened during our withdrawal from Afghanistan at the Kabul Airport. The date was August 26, 2021. It was a sad day in America. It was sadder still for the families who lost their loved ones. Of the soldiers, one was in the Navy, another in the Army, and the eleven others were in the Marines. Their sacrifices will not be forgotten.

Coming into Seadrift on Highway, 185 you will see a beautiful memorial set up in memory of these fallen heroes. There are thirteen flags representing each of the thirteen who died that day. An additional three flags representing each branch of service our heroes served with are displayed. In addition to the flags are two signs that read “Our 13 Heroes You Are Not Forgotten.”

Our thanks of appreciation for setting up the memorial goes to the Seadrift City Crew for setting up the flags and to the County for donating the signs. -Tanya DeForest