WABI News
Taylor Kinzler
MAY 26, 2016
“We all have to deal with things of life in general. We have to take one step at a time.” Dixie Flag
Every military family has a story.
In strong, a unique memorial is hidden beneath the woods to honor a fallen veteran.
A man who posthumously received the Purple Heart for his second and final tour overseas.
It’s called the Stairway to Freedom.
“Greater love has no man than this, than to lay down his life for his friends”
Dixie Flagg is the mom of a fallen veteran.
“Richard. No doubt. Think of him every day. He’s my rock.”
Sergeant Richard Parker was 26 years old when he was killed in Iraq by an IED. Just days after finding out he was going to be a father.
“Why do I want them to remember? I won’t let them forget.”‘
Flags and flowers surround his grave, next to a letter written by Keegan. The son he’ll never meet.
“His son is doing some of the things that Richard was known to do. I caught one the other day, just the way he said something and it was all Richard and Richard had never even met him.”
Just a few miles down the road is a symbol of hope, in the form of steps.
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