They once wore the uniform of the United States military. Now, these veterans found themselves on the other side of the border, separated from the country they had served. In this powerful moment, six deported veterans gathered in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, to honor fallen American service members. With an American flag and a pair of combat boots, they recreated a battlefield memorial, standing together and saluting the country they still considered home. The photograph was taken on May 29, 2017, Memorial Day. Some of the men had served in conflicts including Vietnam and Iraq, but later faced deportation after immigration proceedings. Their message was simple but powerful: military service and sacrifice should never be forgotten. ❤️ What do you think should happen to veterans who served the United States but were later deported? #DeportedVeterans #USMilitary #MemorialDay #Veterans #Mexico