Reflecting on a Marine's Sacrifice 25 Years After Sept. 11

Travis Fuller died in the Iraq War after serving as a Marine. He was originally from the author's hometown. The Travis Fuller died in the Iraq War after serving as a Marine. He was originally from the author's hometown. The author returned home to speak with his family. They

discussed how to make sense of his tragic loss. This conversation took place 25 years after the Sept. 11 attacks. The family shared their ongoing grief and memories. His mother raised the poignant question of what the war was for.

The reflections capture a community's lasting connection to the conflict.