‘There’s always that empty spot’: Weaverville community honors fallen heroes

WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Weaverville Community Center brought crowds this morning for the town’s annual Memorial Day observance, honoring fallen heroes.

Although the ceremony happens only once a year, one father at the event said not a day goes by that he does not remember his son, Roger Muchnick Jr., who went by RJ.

Muchnick said his son died 13 years ago in the line of duty and ever since, he has worn a ring that once belonged to him…

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