Ava Moore was just 18 years old when her life was taken in a tragic hit-and-run on Grapevine Lake. She was home in North Texas for Memorial Day weekend, having graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School less than a week earlier. She was proud, determined, and ready to serve her country.

Ava wasn’t just beginning a military career. She was chasing a lifelong dream to become a four-star general. She talked about it often. She worked for it every day. Her leadership and spirit left a lasting impact on her squadron, her coaches, and everyone who knew her. This loss is not only a tragedy for her family and community, but also a loss for the future of the Air Force.

We are calling on the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Defense to honor Ava Moore with a formal posthumous tribute. Whether through a ceremonial salute, recognition of her preparatory school achievement, or a memorial acknowledgment, Ava deserves to be honored for her commitment, her potential, and her service to the values of the military.

She was ready to lead. She was ready to serve. Let the world remember her not just for how she died, but for how she lived.

Sign this petition to call on the military to formally recognize Ava Moore’s dedication and promise.

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