OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - After the pandemic canceled it last year, the annual ceremony returned to Memorial Park today.

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During Monday’s ceremony, Nebraska Representative, Don Bacon agreed, sharing some of his experiences too. An emotional moment looking back on his time in the U.S. Air Force. 

”I think of a mom and dad I had to go see for another incident where four Americans were killed. I didn’t say one word. That mom and dad held each other for 15 minutes before I could say a word. So today, let’s remember our Gold Star families. They need our love and our care and we honor them,” said Bacon. 

The gathering honored servicemen and women with a wreath ceremony, flyover salute, and of course patriotic tunes.

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