I was present when I saw these patriots guarding military recruiting offices assist a frightened young lady being stalked and help locate a toddler in the busy parking lot. They also held barbecues and fed not only the military folks but anyone walking by who was hungry. Countless people stopped to thank these guards for their sacrifices.
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