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Memorial Day is like every other day for some families who still mourn the loss of loved ones

The Harris family lost Joshua Harris back in 2008. They said they miss their Navy Seal every single day.

LEXINGTON, N.C. — As most of us celebrate a long holiday weekend, it’s important to remember why Memorial Day is important to honor and remember those who have served and given their lives for our freedom.

One day the Harris family will never forget was back in 2008. 

“There were six Seals standing at the front door and I knew, and I dropped,” Dr. Sam Harris said. 

Harris and his wife Evelyn sat down with Amber Lake and told her about their 36-year-old son Joshua Harris, who died while serving our country.  

After serving eight years as a navy seal, Harris was sent on a night mission where he died. Since that day, his family remembers the mark he left on their hearts.

“Do we mourn Josh a lot? Yeah, of course, we do. And on certain days, it can take over,” his mother, Evelyn Harris, said. 

Joshua also left a mark on their home that is now covered in original pieces of artwork he did throughout his life. 

Credit: The Harris family

“The things he loved to do, he did well, and the same carried all the way on to SEAL training,” Evelyn Harris said. 

The Harris family takes Memorial Day to remember their son, as well as thank and honor the servicemembers who are still alive.

Dr. Harris said, “How much they accomplished for us and protect us and how hard it is for them to do the work that they do. And we should appreciate them.” 

Forever holding onto Joshua's mark.

“We are very proud of him. Sincerely proud, and I think, I think people who ever knew him feel proud to do it,” Evelyn Harris said. 

The pain that this one family endures every single day, many feel the same.

Wendy Harmon is remembering her dad, Jim Lockhard who served in the Army.

Tony Caruso remembers his son, Anthony Caruso who was a Marine.

Elizabeth Kelly is remembering her cousin, Paul Voss who served in the Air Force.

All of these service members and many more, we remember today and every day.

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