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

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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 crowd around him falls silent. A single tear slips down his cheek as he tries to stand tall, just like his father taught him. The boy doesn’t move.

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