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  • Terri Gonzalez, 81st Training Wing media relations chief, releases a butterfly during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Hero Butterfly Release at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The garden serves 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 release honors fallen service members

    Terri Gonzalez, 81st Training Wing media relations chief, releases a butterfly during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Hero Butterfly Release at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The garden serves 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 Master Sgt. Stephanie Stearns, 81st Force Support Squadron military family readiness NCO, releases a butterfly during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Hero Butterfly Release at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The garden serves 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 release honors fallen service members

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Stephanie Stearns, 81st Force Support Squadron military family readiness NCO, releases a butterfly during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Hero Butterfly Release at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The garden serves 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 Master Sgt. Stephanie Todaro, 81st Comptroller Squadron first sergeant, releases a butterfly during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Hero Butterfly Release at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The garden serves 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 release honors fallen service members

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Stephanie Todaro, 81st Comptroller Squadron first sergeant, releases a butterfly during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Hero Butterfly Release at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The garden serves 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 leadership and personnel gather during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Hero Butterfly Release at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The garden serves 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 release honors fallen service members

    Keesler leadership and personnel gather during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Hero Butterfly Release at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The garden serves 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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  • Holly Fisher, 81st Force Support Squadron employment specialist, delivers remarks during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Hero Butterfly Release at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The garden serves 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 release honors fallen service members

    Holly Fisher, 81st Force Support Squadron employment specialist, delivers remarks during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Hero Butterfly Release at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The garden serves 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 butterfly sits on a flower during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Hero Butterfly Release at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The garden serves 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 release honors fallen service members

    A butterfly sits on a flower during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Hero Butterfly Release at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The garden serves 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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  • Elizabeth Dillard releases a butterfly in memory of her daughter, Airman 1st Class Rhianda Dillard, during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Hero Butterfly Release at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The garden serves 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 release honors fallen service members

    Elizabeth Dillard releases a butterfly in memory of her daughter, Airman 1st Class Rhianda Dillard, during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Hero Butterfly Release at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The garden serves 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 Tech. Sgt. Louis Lacayo, 336th Training Squadron instructor, Master Sgt. Jimmy Atwater, 81st Force Support Squadron first sergeant, and Master Sgt. Stephanie Todaro, 81st Comptroller Squadron first sergeant, release butterflies during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Hero Butterfly Release at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The garden serves 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 release honors fallen service members

    U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Louis Lacayo, 336th Training Squadron instructor, Master Sgt. Jimmy Atwater, 81st Force Support Squadron first sergeant, and Master Sgt. Stephanie Todaro, 81st Comptroller Squadron first sergeant, release butterflies during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Hero Butterfly Release at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The garden serves 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 Hero Butterfly Release at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The garden serves 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 release honors fallen service members

    Packaged butterflies are displayed during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Hero Butterfly Release at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The garden serves 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 leadership and personnel gather during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Hero Butterfly Release at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The garden serves 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 release honors fallen service members

    Keesler leadership and personnel gather during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Hero Butterfly Release at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The garden serves 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 release honors fallen service members

    • Published Sept. 23, 2022
    • By Kemberly Groue
    • 81st Training Wing Public Affairs
    KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --  
    Air Force Air Education and Training Command 81st Training Wing Keesler Air Force Base Mississippi Air Force Family Forever Gold Star Families Buttery Release tribute honor
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