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MALVERN, Ark. - For some the Memorial Day weekend is for activities and getaways but for other families around the country, it is a time to reflect and remember their fallen military loved ones.
For the family of U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael Yarbrough, they think of him constantly, especially on Memorial Day.
"Memorial Day is not a holiday to party and get drunk, it's to remember the fallen," Yarbrough's mother Rhonda Kidder said.
Kidder says she carries Yarbrough's dog tags with her everywhere she goes.
"He had a heart of gold, he would have done anything for anyone and he loved being a Marine," Kidder said.
Kidder said Yarbrough is from the small town of Glen Rose, but he signed up to the Marines after the attack on Sept. 11, 2001.
"He said, 'Mom, did you see what they did to us?' I said, 'Yes son I did,' and he said, 'Well, I'm just telling you I went and signed up for the Marines today,'" Kidder said.
Kidder said she told Yarbrough she was proud of his service. At 24, he did three tours in Iraq, most of which he volunteered for.
"He said I will tell you as long as my men are over there...
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