In part three of our four-part Gold Star family series, Michelle Scharf and Jennie Taylor are joined by Linda Ambard to talk about meeting her former husband, Maj. Philip Ambard, his background as a Venezuelan immigrant, and his decision to pursue the military after becoming a U.S. citizen.

Then Linda opens up about some of the rough moments that they two had to overcome throughout the early years of their marriage, how Phil's passion for his country led to his extraordinary generosity, and his decision to volunteer to go to Afghanistan.

Linda also talks about the day that Phil was assassinated on April 27, 2011, how she was able to move forward after such a devastating and life-altering tragedy, and the various ways that Linda has kept Phil's legacy alive after his passing.

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