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FRANKLIN

From left are USMC Master Sgt. Ryan Lowder, retired Virginia Army National Guard Sgt. Demetreious Mathews and Virginia guardsman Sgt. Christopher Fisher. They reunited recently at Applebee’s in Franklin.

Mathews called blessings to each and every veteran “who lives to share their story. When you see a veteran, please remember to thank that veteran for their service.”