COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The sound of the seven tolls of an Honor Bell can evoke strong emotion at a veteran’s funeral. But, it’s a sound that was missing from many service members’ burials in southern Colorado.

Now, the tone is changing. A new Honor Bell is being cast, and it holds the stories of 12 brave men and women who served our country.

This past weekend, two Honor Bell guards began the distinguished transfer, escorting the veterans’ medals and artifacts to the Netherlands where they’ll be melted into the new bell.

Nancy Pfander saw the medals off on Sunday, June 1. It's the last time she'll see her son's Purple Heart and Bronze Star.

"I feel him every day. I just know he's with me every day... I'm grateful for every day we had, but it's never enough," said Pfander.

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