New memorial to honor female veterans unveiled in Fountain

died protecting our freedom. and on this memorial day.. there’s a new marker for a group of veterans, many feel don’t get the attention they deserve. krdo newschannel 13’s greg miller has the story of a noble young girls’ project — a new memorial for female veterans. the first sight of this memorial – even surprised the girl who designed it. 4:40 i didn’t think it would be this amazing. for her, it was a labor of love. 2:07 i’ve met people in world war ii and i got to listen to their stories. not everyone gets to experience that. a big… labor of love. sot: the fact that we have to have the conversation of what women can do and what a woman is capable of, that women can’t defend their country and defend their freedoms… she recognizes it… gives her a liging legacy. love of country – and pride in her fellow veterans, particularly women who fought so hard and gave so much. 2:46 all of these people risked their lives because they knew it was the right thing to do. standup: it took about 6,000 dollars to put this bench together but this wasn’t the hardest thing she had to overcome. mikaela overcame two serious bouts with a blood disorder in the last three years. 4:05 without the support and help from everyone around me, i wouldn’t have been able to do this. that disorder may prevent her from serving. 5:48 i tried, every branch, and they asked if i had health problems and i said yes. and they said no, we can’t take you. but she does her country proud. this bench represents – a thank you… to the bravest women of all. the ones who died for our freedom. in fountain, gm, nc 13. michayla also did this project for her girl scout gold award. her leaders say it’s a chance to be a role model to younger scouts in her troop. hundreds