Aubrey Headon, who attends Rochelle Township High School in Rochelle, Ill., designed the patriotic dress to resemble an American flag, with streamers of red and white that flow down the blue skirt. The matching blue halter top features embellishments that look like stars.
However, it’s not the striking color scheme that has sparked attention — it’s the detail. On the red and white ribbons are 25 names printed in white and black belonging to the members of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, also known as 3/5 or Darkhorse, that were killed in action between September 2010 and April 2011 while conducting operations in the Sangin District of Helmand Province in Afghanistan.
Hearing about the battalion inspired Headon to pay tribute to the men’s sacrifice.
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4 comments:
Joe thank you for this post!! It's encouraging to see that some of the younger generation actually get it!!
Joe thank you for this post!! It's encouraging to see that some of the younger generation actually get it!!
Great post! What a great example of an American patriot who's proud!
I'm surprised she wasn't turned away for wearing it.
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