On Memorial Day, Sharrell Shaw, a widow of an Iraq war veteran, was overwhelmed with emotion as members of the Trump cabinet visited her husband’s grave at Arlington National Cemetery. Staff Sergeant Alan Wayne Shaw was killed in action in February 2007. After Sharrell made a heartfelt plea on social media for someone to visit his grave, her post gained significant traction, resulting in numerous visitors, including Tulsi Gabbard, the outgoing Director of National Intelligence, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Gabbard honored Shaw by leaving a challenge coin on his gravestone, while Hegseth was photographed saluting the site. Sharrell expressed her gratitude and highlighted the importance of such gestures for Gold Star families, stating that they help keep the memory of fallen soldiers alive. She reflected on her husband’s journey from civilian life back to military service, ultimately leading to his tragic death during a mission in Iraq. The visit from cabinet members reinforced her belief that her husband will never be forgotten and that the values he fought for remain strong in America.