For Wes Worsham, a two-beer salute
Wes Worsham visits the grave of his Army buddy Arthur Fleet in Westview Cemetery in Blacksburg. Worsham makes an annual trip to the grave site on Aug. 10, a birthdate both men shared, to keep a promise to share a beer at the Yalu River in Korea. | Matt Gentry, The Roanoke Times
Trading his customary sideline attire for a more reverent look, Wes Worsham made his way to Westview Cemetery last week as he does every Aug. 10, eager to share a beer with an old friend.
The longtime and prominent Virginia Tech booster for whom the Lane Stadium field is named is easily recognizable on gamedays, decked out in a maroon hat, tie and blazer and khaki pants dotted by sewn-on Hokie birds.
On this day, his only identifying accessories are the two tall cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon in his hands.
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