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His small hand clutches the folded flag, his eyes locked on the soldiers standing before him. The air is still at Arlington. The sound echoes through the air — sharp, sacred, final. Rows of white stones stretch into eternity, each one holding a name, a story, photography a sacrifice. Then, in perfect unison, they raise their hands in salute. He’s too young to wear the uniform, but he knows what it means. A young boy stands before one — his father’s.

A single tear slips down his cheek as he tries to stand soldier_surprise_stories tall, just like his father taught him. The bugle begins to play "Taps," that haunting melody that carries both pain and pride. Every note feels like a goodbye that never ends. Even the wind seems to pause. The boy doesn’t move. The crowd around him falls silent.

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