(WNDU) - This week would have been Jackie Walorski’s 62nd birthday.

The late congresswoman was honored by her mother, family and the Michiana community on Thursday at the VA clinic in Mishawaka that was renamed in her honor a couple of years ago.

Walorski was dedicated to her community, especially the veterans who bravely served our country.

At the gathering, each service member received a new pin honoring Walorski.

It was also Bless a Vet Day, honoring our vets.

“(The) beautiful thing about Jackie is many people talk what they are going to do, Jackie actually did it,” said Ed Buras, a Marine Corps veteran. “She didn’t just talk the talk, she walked the walk. And she was very, very supportive of veterans. You can probably ask every veteran here, they are very thankful for everything

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