ANGEL FIRE, N.M.—Rebecca Harris was not part of the Vietnam generation, but she admired the valor of those who served and felt compassion for their mistreatment upon returning home.
Twenty years ago, Harris lost her Marine brother-in-law in Iraq. Through this loss, she came to understand that honor and love for country often require painful sacrifice.
On Veterans Day, building on this deep respect, Harris, a homeschool mom from Las Vegas, New Mexico, led students to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Angel Fire for a service honoring all who wore the uniform.
“I wanted the kids to have a memorable experience and to understand patriotism and war—especially the Vietnam War,” Harris said….