Some of the most patriotic Americans are those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. Very rarely do you find such individuals and families that are not pro-Trump.
The sheer emotional intensity of the Gold Star families who took the stage at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday left few eyes dry. These families paid tribute to the U.S. service members who lost their lives in the 2021 ISIS-K attack at Kabul airport, a presentation that was both heart-wrenching and profoundly impactful.
While the tribute was met with heartfelt responses, some staunch leftists criticized the 20-minute segment, and a major news network decided not to air it. However, those who witnessed it were deeply affected. ABC correspondent Terry Moran described the moment as unparalleled in his convention experiences.
🚨This is not getting the coverage it deserves. In fact, several MSM outlets did not livestream this!🚨
The Gold Star families spoke at the RNC last night. Joe Biden has not recognized these families. He will not even speak the names of the 13 fallen.
Get your tissues ready. pic.twitter.com/KYWl2k39ze
— Sarah Fields (@SarahisCensored) July 18, 2024
“David, I’m not sure I’ve ever experienced anything like that at a convention,” Moran reflected. Cheryl Juels, the aunt of Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee, voiced the anguish and frustration of the families, stating, “Look at our faces. Look at our pain and our heartbreak. And look at our rage. [The Afghanistan withdrawal] was not an extraordinary success. Joe Biden owes the men and women who served in Afghanistan a debt of gratitude, and an apology.”
Moran noted a profound connection between the families and the convention audience, which included former President Donald Trump. “The bond between this crowd and those family members of the fallen was absolutely extraordinary. The emotions, the spontaneous call and response of ‘never forget,’ and the crowd echoing the names as they were read,” he observed.
The Gold Star Families were remarkable. This is one of the most powerful moments of the entire RNC Convention. Honoring the fallen and their families. Incredible bravery. A searing indictment of Joe Biden. Say their names! Wow. MUST WATCH! pic.twitter.com/Yhu5Xa5OKl
— Jeff Hunt (@jeffhunt) July 18, 2024
Herman and Alicia Lopez, who lost their son Marine Corporal Hunter Lopez, recited the names of the fallen, with the crowd joining in, repeating each name aloud. The names echoed through the venue, a somber roll call:
- Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola
- Cpl. Daegan W. Page
- Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo
- Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez
- Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz
- Navy Hospitalman Maxton W. Soviak
- Cpl. Hunter Lopez
- Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David L. Espinoza
- Sgt. Nicole Gee
- Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover
- Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss
- Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum
- Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui
The ceremony wasn’t just about grief and solidarity—it was also about anger. Moran highlighted this, saying, “It wasn’t just the compassion and the sorrow that linked the crowd and those speakers. It was the anger.”
🚨PURE EVIL: MSNBC JUST CUT AWAY FROM THE RNC AND BEGAN LAUGHING WHEN GOLD STAR FAMILIES CRIED OUT FOR HELP!
They aren’t the party of unity.
They are the PARTY OF SATAN!
VOTE FOR RIGHTFUL PRESIDENT TRUMP!
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— Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) July 18, 2024
Moran also recounted his conversations with veterans from various eras who spoke of their deep-seated feelings about the Afghanistan campaign. “I’ve been out here talking to veterans—Vietnam-era, Iraq, and Afghanistan veterans—about the campaign, and without prompting, they bring up Afghanistan. They speak of a sense of shame and anger that they felt for the country and in this campaign,” he shared.
The presentation at the convention was a stark reminder of the sacrifices made by service members and the lasting impact on their families. It also underscored the ongoing debate over the Afghanistan withdrawal, highlighting a mix of sorrow, anger, and a call for accountability.
Major Points
- Gold Star families honored fallen service members at the Republican National Convention, evoking strong emotions.
- Critics from the left disparaged the tribute, while a major news network chose not to air it.
- ABC correspondent Terry Moran described the event as an unprecedented convention experience.
- The families expressed grief, pain, and anger over the Afghanistan withdrawal.
- Veterans spoke about their shame and anger regarding the Afghanistan campaign, echoing the families’ sentiments.
James Kravitz – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News