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An Iraq war veteran reflects on the Sept. 15 march

‘The first time I put on that uniform I hoped I would wear it with honor. On Sept. 15, I finally did.’

By Michael Prysner

The writer is an Iraq war veteran.

The writer was arrested at the Capitol on Sept. 15 along with 195 others.

The writer was arrested at the Capitol on Sept. 15 along with 195 others.
Photo: Stanley Rogouski

On the morning of Sept. 15, I held in my hands a uniform that was issued to me nearly five years ago.