From one small valentine three years ago a friendship was created between this Marine Veteran and the young girl who has been sending cards for veterans on holidays for three years. They met earlier this week for the first time and created a bond that will last a lifetime. Collieonia has been doing cards and learning about veterans and their importance to our community and country during those years. She is a fifth-grade student at Jeter-Watson Elementary School and is in the honor school choir this year. Collieonia loves hunting with her PawPaw and riding horses. Thank you to Teenie and Warren Kegley for allowing us to come into their home and create a special memory for a young girl and her veteran. (Marian Paxton photo)
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