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Stu Johnson

Veterans’ families will soon have a second home near Lexington VA medical center

A home away from home for families of veterans being cared for at Lexington's two VA medical facilities is about to open. A ceremony and ribbon cutting took place Friday morning at the Leestown Road campus. Patrick Crowley is the acting manager of the house which can serve up to 16 families.

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“Sometimes we’re not convinced that outsiders always understand the sacrifices that family members, not just veterans have done. And this gives them the opportunity to lean on each other. I call it a sanctuary,” said Crowley.

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