Article Title: Revolutionary War veteran designated as Alabama’s first veteran during gravesite ceremony
Article Excerpt: "John Wade Keyes fought in the revolutionary war and lived through 1839. He is now buried in Athens and volunteers decided to wear revolutionary war uniforms and lay a wreath to remember him. Gary Mike Rose, a local veteran and Medal of Honor recipient attended the ceremony and said people should never forget the sacrifices early patriots made during the revolution. ..."
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