Many veterans saw reflections of their own sacrifices.
Others thought about loved ones from the Greatest Generation.
Social media quickly filled with comments from people expressing admiration for both Ray and the students who made the evening possible.
Many called it one of the most heartwarming stories they had seen in years.
And perhaps they’re right.
Because while the world often focuses on what separates generations, this story showed what can bring them together.
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