By Dr. Nakeia Council Daniels
Director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Reflecting on Memorial Day, where memory and mission converge, is a profound honor. This day is not one of celebration. It is a day of solemn remembrance — when our nation pauses to reflect on the profound cost of the freedoms and way of life we each hold so dear.
Behind every headstone and memorial etched with the names of our fallen…
