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    The Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Elizabeth and Eric Lloyd with Sam Waters and John Gregory at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Laurie and Clyde Nelson at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Jennifer Epting and Carolina Randel at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Doug and Karen Kiarberg at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Rick and Sarah Wells at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Gabrielle Shain of Shain Gallery at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    The Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Mark and Susan Howard at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Ernest Perry with Charlene and Jim Miller at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Sivan and Kevin Drost at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Dana and Robin Bradley with Helene and Charles Bradley at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Robin Bradley, Bruna Olivera, Lail Adkins and Janet Roberts at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Dawn and Chris Carlsen at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Anthony Bracken and Theresa Amselmo at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Theresa Amselmo at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Julia and Brad McLean with Jim Moore at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Atmosphere at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Debbie Williams and emcee Erica Bryant at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Denise and Darren Sirois at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    R. B. Smith and William Choate at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Scott and Karen Carpenterat the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Beverly and Charles Burris at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Atmosphere at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Dan and Lynn Wilson at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    The Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    David and Rose Hocott at the Patriot Gala, the annual black tie event at Quail Hollow Club that's a chance to mingle with military heroes. It raises money for the Patriot Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to the care and support of military from the Carolinas who've been wounded while serving our country. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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