Maj. Gen. Robbie Asher, the adjutant general for Oklahoma, embraces the mother of Sgt. Buddy J. Hughie who lost his life on Feb. 19, 2007 in Nuristan Province, Afghanistan. Also pictured is Oklahoma State Senator Mark Allen who presented the Oklahoma Gold Star Medal and certificate to the family. 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 030 by Oklahoma National Guard

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