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I'm a middle-aged man, meaning my DNA requires an obsession with history and family research.
The big picture: Monday is Memorial Day.
🇺🇸 One of my coolest ancestors is my seven-times-great-grandfather Nathaniel "Nathan" Brittain.
Zoom in: Nathaniel was sent to South Carolina, then moved through the South's stifling swamps and watched fellow soldiers get sick and die.
🇺🇸 I put my flag out every morning and briefly think about Nathaniel's sacrifice — grateful his story is part of mine.
What to watch: Here are some Memorial Day events across Douglas County.
My suggestion: Bear Canon Cemetery is more than 150 years old and is among the county's hidden gems.
Be a good neighbor: Do you know a veteran in need? Check this out.