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Gold Star Mom Advocates for Fallen Veterans' Benefits
1/18/2025
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- Carrie Farley proudly displays a Gold Star banner in Rensselaer County, honoring her son, Staff Sergeant Derek Farley, who lost his life in Afghanistan. Driven by love and loss, she passionately pushes for enhanced state benefits for parents of fallen veterans. Meanwhile, the night sky dazzles as Mars shines brightly, captivating stargazers from sunset to dawn.