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"I do feel pride. But it's not necessarily for me. It's because I'm able to tell a story about their lives."

  -- Andrew Lumish

In Tampa, Lumish devotes his life to restoring weathered headstones, ensuring the stories of those who came before are not forgotten.

Angered by the neglect of gravesites, particularly of military veterans, Lumish said he began cleaning and repairing markers to honor the sacrifices made by men and women who served their country.

He was inspired by the memory of his late friend, a veteran who took his own life. Lumish channels his grief into preserving legacies.

Read more at Central Florida Public Media