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A message from veterans on how they hope Memorial Day is observed

American flags fly over memorial markers for fallen veterans outside of the former Masonic Lodge on Dawsonville Highway, Wednesday, May 22, 2019. - photo by Austin Steele

05262019 MEMORIALDAY 001.jpg — American flags fly over memorial markers for fallen veterans outside of the former Masonic Lodge on Dawsonville Highway, Wednesday, May 22, 2019. - photo by Austin Steele

When Johnny Varner thinks of Memorial Day, he doesn’t think of the best sale going on around town, being off work or getting a free meal at his favorite restaurant. He thinks of crosses and flags.