turn, do it anyway. in queens yesterday the crowd did just that. several crowd members took issue with rep alexandria ocasio-cortez s stance on immigration and funding for ukraine. we should eliminate the debt limit in the united states because of the constitutional [applause] you voted for. [shouting] are you going to stop this war, that s my question? let the veteran speak. alex: attendees of the conference did come to her defense. things change over time. alex: the congresswoman did wrap it uptaking photos with supporters and she released tweet afterwards thanking everyone who came out to the town hall stating we had such a f, and as you mentioned those who did lash out were let away by security, we will send it back to you. griff: end of that tweet, see you next month. can t wait to see what happens then. alicia. alicia: florida governor ron desantis officially joining 2024 presidential race as the gop field fills out. with us today is ashley davis, former j w
other, we have to remember what people gave so we can have this. very overwhelming and nice exhibit, glad we were here in time to see it. looking at the other side and the other stats of those who lost in different wars, different areas, great way to pay your respects and really pay homage for those who sacrificed for us. griff: joining us live now at the wall u.s. army veteran and vice president for marketing for ussa eric. eric, thank you for taking time for allowing us to come there. what is the the reason for doing the poppy wall, what is the significance of the poppy? thanks for having me, griff. pleasure to be with you. we decided in 2017 to begin the opportunity to explain to the public true meaning behind the weekend here. normally people think about memorial day as the advent of summer, backyard barbecues or conflate it with veterans day
and thank veterans for the their service but the true meaning is to really pay honor to commitment and sacrifice of more than 645,000 men and women who have died for our freedoms since world war i. griff: eric, if you will, just a little history, i mean, i m wearing the poppy pin you gave me, it s a tradition that didn t start just yesterday. no, it didn t. the history of the poppy is our national symbol of remembrance dates back to to the 1915 and began with canadian doctor john mccray and he lost friend and when he went to visited the battle he was remarked by the poppy in the fields. the poem was read by the woman in the u.s. by the name of naomi michael and she vowed to wear a red poppy as symbol of remembrance for those soldiers who were killed in world war i.
645,000 poppies encased in the acrylic each one detailing one service member whose lives were lost it puts into perspective griff: we are enjoying the gifts of their sacrifice eric engquist, thank you, sir for your service. thank you for your time, appreciate it. have a great weekend. griff: you too, alicia, it was great to be with you in such a powerful ending there, such an important wall, i encourage all americans if you get to dc during memorial weekend, please go down there and see the poppies. alicia: such a striking site, so beautiful. griff: fox news live continues friend bill melugin. alicia: and i m alicia acuña.ooe thank you
More reasons to tune in to the Spurs’ Military Appreciation game this evening
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As previously mentioned, tonight is Military Appreciation Night at the AT&T Center. One of the presentations this evening will be from an organization called With for Our Heroes.
Wish for Our Heroes’ mission is to help those who selflessly serve our nation and their families. Their support provides for basic family needs from food and diapers to repairs. When those needs are met, they expand to provide fun experiences, like sending the troops to athletic events.