Hegseth, Gabbard answer Gold Star widow’s plea for Memorial Day visits to husband’s grave
A Gold Star widow's request for visitors at her husband's grave on Memorial Day garnered attention from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Sharrell Shaw's plea on social media led to an outpouring of support, with many honoring her husband, Staff Sgt. Alan W Shaw, who was killed in 2007. Both Hegseth and Gabbard visited the grave, expressing gratitude for Shaw's sacrifice and the importance of remembering fallen soldiers.
- ▪Sharrell Shaw requested visitors to her husband's grave at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day.
- ▪Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard both visited the grave to pay their respects.
- ▪Shaw expressed gratitude for the support she received from fellow veterans and the community.
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US News Hegseth, Gabbard answer Gold Star widow’s plea for Memorial Day visits to husband’s grave By Ronny Reyes Published May 26, 2026, 5:02 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A Gold Star widow’s plea for visitors at the Arlington National Cemetery visit her husband’s grave on Memorial Day drew the attention of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Sharrell Shaw put out a “long shot” request on X Sunday night asking for people to share the memory of her husband, Staff Sgt. Alan W Shaw, with a photo of his grave at the national cemetery.
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