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    Rev War Soldier's headstone

    Like many of us I was at a cookout on the 4th. In the woods behind my buddy's house is a very small hill with a very small grave yard. One of the headstones belonged to a Thomas Lyon, a veteran of the Revolutionary War. I share a cold beer with him every 4th of July.


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    Elite Member Digger_O'Dell's Avatar
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    Very cool, wish there was more history that could be told, bet it's one heck of a story.
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    Bet you could find out more at the town library or historical society. Either way good for you for sharing a Sam Adams with him!
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