At the 2025 Orange County Gold Star Mother’s & Family’s Day Ceremony, heartfelt tributes resonated as Colonel Sack shared her powerful journey from military service to honoring fallen heroes. With a legacy steeped in military tradition, Sack, who served 25 years in the Air Force, reflected on her experiences as a flight nurse during the Gulf War and her leadership roles in Iraq.

Sack emphasized the profound impact of loss on families of service members, stating, “Behind every single fallen hero is a family forever changed.” Her words underscored the duality of pride and pain that Gold Star families endure. She pledged that their sacrifices would not be forgotten, promising to remember their names and stories, and to teach future generations about the true cost of freedom.

The ceremony served as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by military families, with Sack urging the community to embrace and support Gold Star mothers and families. “You are part of a sacred lineage of mothers whose strength and resilience inspire the nation,” she declared, reinforcing the importance of honoring those who have served and their families.

As the event concluded, the collective sentiment was clear: the legacy of fallen heroes lives on, and their sacrifices continue to shape the fabric of American freedom.