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Either at the brewery or online, anyone of legal drinking age can purchase a beer ahead of time for a veteran to claim during Fair Winds’ expanded hours that Friday. Then they write a corresponding note that creates a more intimate connection with the recipient.

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Some simply say “Thank you for your service.” Others are more personal, listing a name, service branch and years served, or names of loved ones who were killed in the line of duty. Regardless of the content, each note for active duty or retired veterans on the wall at Fair Winds Brewing Company in Lorton comes with the same thing: a free beer and a hearty thanks.

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