FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Despite a rainy forecast, families visited Smith Mountain Lake on Memorial Day to relax, reflect, and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
“Rain ain’t gonna stop us,” said Christopher Sexauer, who was enjoying the day boating with friends and family. “We’re here to just enjoy and pay respect to the fallen soldiers who gave us the freedom to do so.”
While some families spent the day out on the lake boating or feeding fish along the docks, others found comfort indoors at local spots like the Smith Mountain Lake Coffee House, where business was bustling…