A gold star father, whose Marine son tragically lost his life in the Kabul Airport bombing in 2021, has made headlines after being arrested for disrupting the State of the Union address. The grieving father expressed his frustration and disappointment with President Biden for not acknowledging his son during the speech.
During the State of the Union address, the gold star father stood up and passionately asked, 'Do you remember Abbey Gate?' He explained that he felt compelled to speak out after waiting for three years for the President to mention his son's name in the chamber, which never happened.
Reflecting on the emotional moment, the father shared, 'It was like the Lord convicted me. The Holy Spirit got in me because I've been waiting for three years for this man to say my son's name into this chamber and he never did. He never said his name.'
Following his disruption, the gold star father was arrested by Capitol Police. He now faces potential consequences of up to 90 days in jail and a $500 fine for his actions.
This incident sheds light on the deep emotional impact that the loss of a loved one in service can have on families. It also underscores the ongoing challenges faced by families of fallen soldiers in seeking recognition and closure.
