Soldier Mom: Memorial Day

Soldier Mom: Memorial Day is a heartfelt story that helps children understand the true meaning of Memorial Day. Through a loving family’s journey, young readers learn about honoring fallen service members, visiting national memorials, and the importance of remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Blending tender moments with powerful traditions, this story beautifully balances family, history, and patriotic pride—all from a soldier mom’s unique perspective.

Jodi is a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve, having served and deployed to multiple countries around the globe. Between active-duty assignments, she earned a Master of Science in Elementary Education and went on to teach kindergarten through sixth grade in both public and private schools.

Now happily retired, she enjoys life in Georgia, where she continues to draw inspiration from her diverse experiences.