TAMPA, Fla. — At the American Legion Cemetery in Tampa, Drew Garcia is saving lives. He’s piecing together the stories of veterans who are on the verge of being forgotten.

“I’m putting their stories back together,” Garcia said.

American Legion Cemetery President Alyse Duffy said the need to remember these veterans is critical.

“The quote is, 'A person dies twice.' Once when they give up their life and the second time when they’re forgotten forever,” Duffy said.

What You Need To Know • Tampa resident Drew Garcia is on a mission to tell the stories of all 732 military members buried at the American Legion Cemetery • With the help of his partner, Paige Wilson, Garcia calls the project " American Bios " • Garcia and Wilson have uncovered the stories of about 20 veterans so far, but t

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