KAREN VAUGHN MONDAY
Since losing her son, Aaron, a member of SEAL Team Six, in combat, Karen has chosen triumph over tragedy. She is utilizing her son’s incredible legacy to speak to patriots across the nation, encouraging them to get off the couch and get involved in the fight for America. Karen spends a considerable amount of time on Capitol Hill, assuring members of Congress that when they take tough stands on issues ranging from VA reform to balancing the budget, a strong group of veterans and Gold Star families will have their back. She writes for The Blaze, Breitbart News, and has been published in many other headline news agencies. She has also written several articles on national security that have reached a wide audience. Her three-part message to high school students, “A Man, A Mission, and A Legacy” forces her audience to contemplate the extraordinary sacrifices made for their freedom and security while walking them through Aaron’s amazing journey of passion, perseverance, and patriotism.