Jerry Jones‘ family has been riding a wave of good vibes lately. The Dallas Cowboys owner has plenty to cheer about these days. Last week, the billionaire family welcomed a new tiny addition. Jerry’s daughter, Charlotte Jones, entered her grandma era as her son, Shy Jr., and his wife, Tori Evans Anderson, brought a baby girl into the world. 

But that’s not all the Jones crew is celebrating. Over the weekend, the National Medal of Honor Museum and Leadership Institute opened in Arlington, Texas. On Sunday, Charlotte, who chairs the museum’s board, took to IG to share some snapshots from the big night. The Cowboys executive VP along with that also shared a powerful message from the ‘youngest Medal of Honor recipient.‘

“After a five-year journey and decades more for many recipients, I was humbled, honored, and proud to be a part of the incredible ribbon-cutting celebration for the National Medal of Honor Museum,” Charlotte wrote in the opening of her IG caption. The museum’s purpose is to share the stories of military honor recipients. Charlotte felt that her words were not enough to express the significance of the museum’s opening. So she chose to share the words of her friend Kyle Carpenter, the youngest Medal of Honor recipient. “I stand here in awe of this incomprehensible moment. Not just because of this incredible museum, but because every single one of our journeys of life and paths of purpose brought us here together. There are moments of life that are so powerful and profound that they cannot be articulated with words,” Charlotte wrote, quoting Kyle.

Kyle, a medically retired United States Marine, served in the war in Afghanistan. The 35-year-old also holds a Purple Heart and a Navy Achievement Medal. Carpenter received the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama in 2014. “It’s a feeling, a feeling that we will all share forever… a feeling of pride, patriotism…” Charlotte added, quoting Kyle.

Honestly, Kyle’s words perfectly summed up the emotion of the night, one that will stay with everyone who walks through the museum’s doors.

A tribute to valor, near AT&T stadium

In March 2021, Jerry Jones announced that their family was donating $20 million to support the construction of a museum. The museum is located near the Cowboys’ home ground, AT&T Stadium, in Arlington, Texas. It will open its doors to the public on March 25, on National Medal of Honor Day. Alexandra Rhue, the museum’s senior VP, shared, “Here you meet the people first and then you learn what they did.“

The board has chosen Chris Cassidy to be the museum’s president. The 55-year-old is a retired NASA astronaut and United States Navy SEAL. “These five pillars, they’re (also) symbolizing the burden that each one of our soldiers has with each other. And what they are doing for us. We want everyone to know there is a cost of freedom, too, and the stories here share that,” said Cassidy as he appeared before the media.

Former President George W. Bush was also in attendance, along with former First Lady Laura Bush. The night was extra bright as several public figures, from politicians to celebrities, joined in to celebrate America’s heroes. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott was also there. The sky lit up with red, white, and blue lights.

All in all, it was a perfect blend of pride and patriotism. A night befitting America’s Team.