Oklahoma State Senator Ron Sharp presents the Oklahoma Gold Star Medal and certificate to Kory Thompson, the father of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson, who lost his life on Sept. 17, 2008 near Tallil, Iraq. On Feb. 9, 2015, ten families of fallen Oklahoma Army National Guardsmen were presented the Oklahoma Gold Star Medal at the State Capitol. PHOTO: Maj. Geoff Legler, Oklahoma National Guard Public Affairs Gold Star Medal Pres 036 by Oklahoma National Guard

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