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Senator Brian Birdwell presents a challenge coin to Nola Fritz, who lost her son in 2007 while he was a prisoner of war.

Nola Fritz, a Gold and Blue Star mother, and Ricky Ward were presented with a Marlin, Texas blanket on behalf of Marlin ISD and Marlin Chamber of Commerce Members.

Each display is adorned in a different color, with each color possessing its own significance. Those with tan backgrounds passed while on duty in Iraq, while a red background signifies that the warrior died stateside during training exercises. Those with a blue background, as shown above, signify those lost to suicide to due PTSD after returning home.

In town from San Antonio to see the exhibit, visiting Marlinites John Roppolo and family took the opportunity to present the Marlin Athletic Booster Club with a Class of 1984 flag.

There were numerous opportunities to sponsor the event. Pictured is David Lawson, who owns Edward Jones in Marlin, and his wife, Shiela.

Groups from various community school districts visited the exhibit as well, as it is a unique and educational opportunity. Pictured are Marlin ISD FFA students

An opening Ceremony was held on Tuesday, Oct. 27 for the Remembering Our Fallen exhibit. Senator Brian Birdwell and House Rep. Kyle Kacal were in attendance, along with County Judge Jay Elliott, Marlin City Manager, Cedric Davis Sr., MISD Superintendent, Dr. Darryl Henson, Marlin Chamber of Commerce board members, Marlin Lions Club, and Rotary Club members.

William Troy Warford II, of Lott, passed away on September 5, 2007 thanks to an IED in Iraq. He is buried at Clover Hill Cemetery in Lott.

Groups from various community school districts visited the exhibit as well, as it is a unique and educational opportunity. Pictured are Westphalia ISD middle schoolers.