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The ultimate sacrifice: A military family grieves

Published 11:31 AM EST, Wed November 8, 2017
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Theresa Jones and her sons Hunter and Anthony visited the gravesite of her husband and the boys' father -- US Navy Lt. Cmdr. Landon Jones in October 2016 during their first trip to Arlington National Cemetery outside Washington. Jones was killed in a 2013 Navy helicopter accident in the Red Sea. Click through the gallery for more family photos.
Theresa Jones and her sons Hunter and Anthony visited the gravesite of her husband and the boys' father -- US Navy Lt. Cmdr. Landon Jones in October 2016 during their first trip to Arlington National Cemetery outside Washington. Jones was killed in a 2013 Navy helicopter accident in the Red Sea. Click through the gallery for more family photos.
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Theresa and Landon Jones celebrate their wedding day in 2003 at the US Naval Academy.
Theresa and Landon Jones celebrate their wedding day in 2003 at the US Naval Academy.
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While Landon was on his last deployment in 2013, Theresa Jones told her husband over the phone that their son Hunter had arrived.
While Landon was on his last deployment in 2013, Theresa Jones told her husband over the phone that their son Hunter had arrived.
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Landon met Hunter for the first and only time via Skype.
Landon met Hunter for the first and only time via Skype.
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In 2007, Landon and Anthony enjoyed a day at the beach in Pensacola, Florida, where Landon was stationed.
In 2007, Landon and Anthony enjoyed a day at the beach in Pensacola, Florida, where Landon was stationed.
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Before leaving for a seven month deployment in 2011, Landon spent some quality time with Anthony.
Before leaving for a seven month deployment in 2011, Landon spent some quality time with Anthony.
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One of the Jones family's joyful reunions in Jacksonville, Florida, after Landon's return from deployment.
One of the Jones family's joyful reunions in Jacksonville, Florida, after Landon's return from deployment.
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Landon hugs Anthony goodbye as he leaves on a deployment.
Landon hugs Anthony goodbye as he leaves on a deployment.
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Theresa and Landon at a squadron briefing in Japan.
Theresa and Landon at a squadron briefing in Japan.
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On the day of Landon's memorial service in October 2013, Theresa holds Anthony and Hunter close.
On the day of Landon's memorial service in October 2013, Theresa holds Anthony and Hunter close.
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About a week after Landon's passing, his Navy squadron held a memorial service aboard the USS Nimitz in the Red Sea.
About a week after Landon's passing, his Navy squadron held a memorial service aboard the USS Nimitz in the Red Sea.
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Anthony and Hunter receive flags at their father's memorial service.
Anthony and Hunter receive flags at their father's memorial service.
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In December 2015, Theresa, Anthony and Hunter took a family photo to give to Landon's parents. "My hope is that we continue using the bad things to propel us and that we continue making good memories," Theresa said.
In December 2015, Theresa, Anthony and Hunter took a family photo to give to Landon's parents. "My hope is that we continue using the bad things to propel us and that we continue making good memories," Theresa said.
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