The sounds of cheers fill the auditorium while the previous contestant finishes on stage. Staff Sgt. Grace Riegel slipped on her heels and prepared to perform the monologue she wrote for her talent portion of the pageant. After only two months of training for this very moment, Riegel would share her story. One last deep breath was taken as she stepped onto the stage for a moment she will never forget.
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