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The National Military Monument - Honoring Those Who Served!

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Real Estate Agent with Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX 0506509

There is a new monument standing tall in Washington D.C. The National Military Monument™" is a living tribute to the generations of Military men and women whose service made the historic milestone possible for our country. 

"250 years ago, a new nation was born from the belief that freedom and opportunity belonged to the people. Out of necessity it was worth fighting for. Since then, more than 41 million men and women have answered the call to defend on freedom. This monument honors them."

The National Military Monument | Presented by USAA

I opened the link for monument250.usaa360.com and entered my husband's name who served in Korea and Vietnam. His name came up right away. 

A few minutes ago, President Trump signed an executive order for those who served in the Military to get help for those in need. 

 

 

 

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Patricia Feager good morning, Patricia... I'm sure it touched your heart to see your husband's name on that list.

Aug 04, 2026 05:36 AM
Patricia Feager

Nina Hollander, Broker - His wish before he died was to go to D.C. to pay tribute to the Veterans of the Vietnam War. He didn't get a chance. That first spring after he died, I took an Amtrack Train with my kids when they were on Spring Break to honor his wishes in D.C. 

But this new Monument was a complete surprise to me! I was thankful my sister contacted me and gave me the website. I felt humbled and proud. He was the first and only man in my life. To think, 41 million names of men and women who served will be or are already on the Monument by the reflective water by the Lincoln Memorial. They all deserve to be honored by loved ones and by people who didn't know them. 

Aug 04, 2026 07:21 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Patricia Feager I've seen my share of war monuments all over the world. The only one that has ever made me cry was the Viet Nam Memorial... and I've cried each time I've been there. 

Aug 04, 2026 08:06 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

The presentation of Gerald S Feager looks really good on that monument.  I can always tell how proud you are to be an American and how proud you are of all the men and women who have served our country!

Aug 04, 2026 05:59 AM
Patricia Feager

Brian England - Thank you. I am honored and proud of his services. To think, I was just a girl, 16 years old who wrote him letters as a pen pal until he was honorably discharged. Then we were married and had children. 

Aug 04, 2026 07:23 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Good morning. I'm sure that was a special moment to see his name on the monument!

Aug 04, 2026 07:51 AM
Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Kat Palmiotti - It was breathtaking moment and a big relief to me to know he wasn't forgotten. 

Aug 04, 2026 11:49 AM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

What a wonderful surprise for you and all the familes of our Veterans Patricia Feager  I know how much you loved your husband and how proud you are of him. I am really glad for you that he was part of this beautiful monument to honor our military heros! 

Aug 05, 2026 01:23 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

What a moving share, Patricia Feager. The way you described seeing your husband’s name appear made the whole thing feel so personal, and I’m grateful you brought this forward. It’s a powerful reminder of how much service and sacrifice lives behind every name we honor.

Aug 06, 2026 01:17 PM
Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Debra Leisek - My heart skipped a beat. I saw his name and the memories came flooding back. President Trump did an honorable thing to pay tribute to all who served. 

Aug 06, 2026 04:32 PM
Debra Leisek

Patricia Feager 

I agree, it is good Trump made sure they were all honored. I remember Vietnam and the return of our soldiers who were not treated good.That was a horrible war and should be remebered so we dont repeat it ever

Aug 07, 2026 01:17 AM
Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Lew Corcoran - As I commented on Debra Leisek's remarks, my heart skipped a beat! Finally, all vets who served are being memorialized. Those years when Vietnam Vets were snubbed, were more painful to me, than to him. As a soldier, he never cried, whined, or complained. He accepted how bad other Vietnam Vets were treated. 

Aug 06, 2026 04:35 PM
Lew Corcoran

What a powerful and heartfelt reflection, Patricia Feager. Those years of silence and snubbing left a mark on so many families, not just the veterans themselves, and you captured that ache beautifully. Your husband’s strength — the way he carried the weight without complaint, without bitterness — says so much about his character. But your pain matters too. Watching someone you love endure that kind of treatment, knowing they deserved honor and gratitude instead, is its own kind of wound.

 

Seeing all veterans finally being memorialized feels like a long‑overdue breath of justice. It doesn’t erase what happened, but it does acknowledge the truth: their service was real, their sacrifice was immense, and their dignity should never have been questioned.

 

Your comment honors both his resilience and your quiet courage standing beside him all those years.

Aug 07, 2026 09:36 AM