The widow of a military veteran joined WBAL NewsRadio Monday to discuss her first Memorial Day without her husband, Army 1st Lt. Dax Conrad. 

The 26-year-old died during a training run last October at Joint-Base McChord in Washington State.

Emily Zembas shared hope and gratitude for the prospect of healing after her husband's untimely death. She also shared her thoughts about a ceremony that took place Monday to honor his memory. 

"In a way, I'm excited, in a way I'm sad. I feel almost every emotion you can probably feel going to an untimely death and the possibility she may be able to help another suffering person heal."

Conrad was one of several people honored at the Memorial Day ceremony at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Timonium, one of the largest events of its kind in the State of Maryland. 

"It makes you think about the day, especially very differently. Not just for me and the fact that I lost Dax, but also all of the other families, and all of the other spouses and family members who also honor this day," Zembas added.

Zembas said she will work to help other military widows who may be in the grieving process.

"It's ok to continue living," Zembas said. "It's OK to continue doing the things you love because at the end of the day that is how you honor their legacy."