During a quiet walk through Kiroli Park in West Monroe, Louisiana, Zach Medlin stumbled upon something unexpected—something that would stir emotion and curiosity in equal measure. As his one-eyed Staffordshire terrier, Serena, darted around near the lake, chasing ducks, Zach noticed a small, weather-worn stone partially hidden beneath a bed of pine needles. Drawn in by the subtle shape of the stone, Zach knelt down and brushed away the layer of straw. Beneath the debris, he uncovered a grave marker that had likely been hidden from view for years. The inscription, simple yet deeply touching, read: “Buddie, 1928–1941. Born a…
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