Lt. Col. Jim Whaley and Gold Star father Darin Hoover appeared on Newsmax to remind Americans that Memorial Day isn’t about barbecues—it’s about honoring sacrifice. More than 1.2 million servicemembers have given their lives for this country.

Whaley urged viewers to reflect, lower the flag to half-mast, and remember that honoring our fallen shouldn’t be a one-weekend event—it should last all year.

Watch the full segment now and join us in paying lasting tribute to America’s heroes — Full Memorial Day Newsmax Segment