Back in August 2024 at our James H. Anderson American Legion Post 1199, we hosted a first in New York: a dedication of the "Afghan 13 Memorial" in memory of the 13 military personnel killed in Afghanistan. Many local politicians attended, and the video of the ceremony was sent to and viewed by well over 500 viewers countrywide and is still growing.
(www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuN9TyJ4dQw&t=28s) A letter was sent to President Trump, who acknowledged our Afghan 13 Perpetual Memorial.
Memory photobooks were also made of the ceremony and will be sent to each of the families of the military personnel. In the photobooks we have included a 2" challenge coin, designed by Tom Warren and me, depicting the event. That coin has no financial value but is only a remembrance of the Afghan 13.
The YouTube link will show all the photos. If you have a problem with the link above, type in "Afghan 13" with the quotes.