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  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Frank Lott, Second Air Force special warfare training production manager, watches his son, Oliver, release a butterfly during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Butterfly Garden remembers fallen heroes

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Frank Lott, Second Air Force special warfare training production manager, watches his son, Oliver, release a butterfly during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Chaplain (1st Lt.) Angel Aquino, 81st Training Wing chaplain, and his wife, Brittney Aquino, release butterflies during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Butterfly Garden remembers fallen heroes

    U.S. Air Force Chaplain (1st Lt.) Angel Aquino, 81st Training Wing chaplain, and his wife, Brittney Aquino, release butterflies during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Brittney Aquino, wife of U.S. Air Force Chaplain (1st Lt.) Angel Aquino, 81st Training Wing chaplain, releases a butterfly during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Butterfly Garden remembers fallen heroes

    Brittney Aquino, wife of U.S. Air Force Chaplain (1st Lt.) Angel Aquino, 81st Training Wing chaplain, releases a butterfly during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Keesler families release butterflies during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Butterfly Garden remembers fallen heroes

    Keesler families release butterflies during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Packaged butterflies are displayed during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Butterfly Garden remembers fallen heroes

    Packaged butterflies are displayed during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Keesler personnel participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Butterfly Garden remembers fallen heroes

    Keesler personnel participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Chaplain (1st Lt.) Angel Aquino, 81st Training Wing chaplain, wipes his eyes during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Butterfly Garden remembers fallen heroes

    U.S. Air Force Chaplain (1st Lt.) Angel Aquino, 81st Training Wing chaplain, wipes his eyes during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Keesler personnel and families attend the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Butterfly Garden remembers fallen heroes

    Keesler personnel and families attend the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • A metal entry sign is on display during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Butterfly Garden remembers fallen heroes

    A metal entry sign is on display during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • A memorial sign is displayed during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Butterfly Garden remembers fallen heroes

    A memorial sign is displayed during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Diane Moore, daughter of U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Moore, POW/MIA Vietnam, attends the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Butterfly Garden remembers fallen heroes

    Diane Moore, daughter of U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Moore, POW/MIA Vietnam, attends the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Col. James Kafer, 81st Training Wing vice commander, delivers remarks during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Butterfly Garden remembers fallen heroes

    U.S. Air Force Col. James Kafer, 81st Training Wing vice commander, delivers remarks during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • The Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden is open for viewing during the dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Butterfly Garden remembers fallen heroes

    The Air Force Families Forever Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden is open for viewing during the dedication ceremony at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 24, 2021. The garden was created as a designated location where the families of our fallen heroes can find a serene area to pay tribute to their loved one as well as honoring our fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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    Butterfly Garden remembers fallen heroes

    • Published Sept. 27, 2021
    • By Kemberly Groue
    • 81st Training Wing Public Affairs
    KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --  
    Air Force Air Education and Training Command Keesler Air Force Base Mississippi 81st Training Wing Air Force Families Forever Butterfly Garden Fallen Heroes dedication
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