05/16/2026
😢 The halls of the Minneapolis VA Medical Center reportedly fell silent as doctors, nurses, and veterans gathered to honor Alex Pretti — the ICU nurse colleagues called “the best of us.”
Candles flickered. Bells rang. Tears flowed.
And during one emotional tribute, staff members broke down remembering a caregiver who spent his life helping others heal.
💔 For many inside the VA community, this was more than a memorial. It was heartbreak that still hasn’t faded.
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