(CNN) The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America started the hashtag campaign, #GoSilent for Memorial Day. They've asked citizens to take just one minute to reflect and honor fallen friends, family members and acquaintances lost in America's wars. We would exchange looks and then whisper what would become our catchphrase during these memorial ceremonies: "Make it Matter." We placed our cards inside and since then we all have given that box a place of honor in our offices or homes. All of us have had additional deployments and unfortunately have added more pictures to that box.

Source: CNN May 27, 2018 14:15 UTC