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This hometown hero ties your wife down with yellow ribbons when you deploy

By Duffel Blog Staff · Bureau · 1 minute

Filed 5 October 2022 · 1533

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — A hero on the home front is doing his part for the troops by tying your wife down with yellow ribbons, sources confirmed today.

After standing at attention to see you off, Joe D. Wallace led her to your car and drove her home. What a gentleman!

His selfless act of heroism took place roughly 22 minutes after you deployed, sources say.

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