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The intersection of East Main Street and Brown Industrial in Canton was lined with mourners on Saturday morning who were there to pay tribute to Sgt. Brian Daniel Ardron, 32, of Anchorage, Alaska. Sgt. Ardron was killed in Iraq on May 21 after multiple explosive devices discharged near his vehicle. Smaller groups lined Highway 20 from downtown Canton to Macedonia Memorial Park where Ardron was buried. American Legion Post 45 of Canton organized the special procession tribute for the soldier, who has relatives living in Cherokee County. Ardron is survived by his wife, Jessica, and son, Brian James 'B.J.' Ardron. He was the son of Deborah Ardron of Easley, S.C. and Brian E. and Betty Ardron of Ball Ground. (Cherokee Tribune)

I can't remember the last time I've seen such a display of patriotism. I think the whole town showed up. "Tuck"

Thank you again for allowing me the privilege to ride with the ALR post 111 representatives to today's function and the fellowship in transit! Richard "Rich"

May God Bless Mrs. Ardron and her son. Sgt. Ardron Rest in Peace, we have the watch! This was one of the most emotional missions I've been on and certainly one of true Patriotism; I commend this town for their true commitment to our country and coming our to show this family they CARE! GOD bless each of you! F.R.O.G. Post 111 American Legion Riders back on base safe and sound.

To have participated on this mission was an overwhelming experience. To see the town come together from the young scouts, small children, to the battle hardened veterans saluting. It also looked like every mother standing on the side of the road felt the loss. Young adults, as well as many others exited their vehicles along the procession and stood and mourned as we passed by. I remember seeing one lady in her vehicle that apparently was not expecting to get caught in the traffic manage to find a small two inch flag in her vehicle and she held it proudly as almost 200 motorcycles and other vehicles passed.

The cemetery was filled with silence as it was a somber day. You could hear the chatter from a nearby little league baseball game as Taps filled the air. You could hear the birds singing just prior to the twenty one gun salute. Today was an experience that I will carry with me forever...

Chad "Snapshot"

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