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a short message, and a simple drawing still pack an emotional punch for wendy jones. now the executive director of the williamson road area business association, jones worked for the financial services firm morgan stanley in 2001, and she lost friends in the terrorist attack. the drawing she first saw on the wall of the famous anthony's near tanglewood mall became a treasured wendy jones: and these words have been so comforting to me for so many years, i want to thank you for that i really want to thank you. wednesday morning, she hugged aaron lyles, who was just nine years old when family members say he dashed off the drawing during a visit to the restaurant. so what's your story? famous anthony's has been asking its customers that question since october. when company leaders heard wendy's story, they put up posters looking for the artist. in mid-january, the posters paid off. bonny viar: you know when we rolled out this story, we were hoping he may stillbe in the areas or that his family would still be coming to anthony's or somebody would recognize it so we were rea
a short message, and a simple drawing still pack an emotional punch for wendy jones. now the executive director of the williamson road area business association, jones worked for the financial services firm morgan stanley in 2001, and she lost friends in the terrorist attack. the drawing she first saw on the wall of the famous anthony's near tanglewood mall became a treasured wendy jones: and these words have been so comforting to me for so many years, i want to thank you for that i really want...
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wendy jones: as time goes, you still remember. it gets easier, but this picture has always been something that i have turned to. aaron lyles: 20, 30 minutes here at a table at famous anthony's, and to find out it's been hanging in her office for all this time, it's incredible. famous anthony's has been asking customers to share their stories about the restaurant. when company leaders heard from jones, they began searching for the artist. lyles doesn't actually remember completing the drawing, but says he's happy that it has held special meaning for someone else. up next, a virginia town can no longer boast the cheapest gas in the country. where drivers are fill up for less than 50 cents. and we'll look at how workers are preparing levi stadium for the super bowl. the complete first alert forecast nextsnow snow everywhere would he say we get some of it melted and all we have to do to let that happen is to get into a situation with the temperatures are warming up a little bit we find that if we get to 40 a day we could lose one to t
wendy jones: as time goes, you still remember. it gets easier, but this picture has always been something that i have turned to. aaron lyles: 20, 30 minutes here at a table at famous anthony's, and to find out it's been hanging in her office for all this time, it's incredible. famous anthony's has been asking customers to share their stories about the restaurant. when company leaders heard from jones, they began searching for the artist. lyles doesn't actually remember completing the drawing,...
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wendy jones: "as time goes, you still remember. it gets easier, but this picture has always been something that i have turned to." aaron lyles: "20, 30 minutes here at a table at famous anthony's, and to find out it's office for all this time, it's incredible." famous anthony's has been asking customers to share the restaurant. when company leaders heard from jones, they began searching for the artist. lyles doesn't actually remember completing the drawing, but says he's happy that it has held special meaning for someone else. how much would you pay for a picture of a potato? this photograph, taken by celebrity photographer kevin abosch, recently sold at auction for more than 1-million dollars. he's known for his portraits of famous people like yoko ono and malala yousafzai. he typically charges up to half-a-million dollars for his work. a european businessman reportedly bought the potato print for 1- million euros last year. if the sale is verified, it will be the 15-th most expensive photo ever sold. in hometown health, a new for
wendy jones: "as time goes, you still remember. it gets easier, but this picture has always been something that i have turned to." aaron lyles: "20, 30 minutes here at a table at famous anthony's, and to find out it's office for all this time, it's incredible." famous anthony's has been asking customers to share the restaurant. when company leaders heard from jones, they began searching for the artist. lyles doesn't actually remember completing the drawing, but says he's...
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wendy jones, former morgan stanley employee: "'they can destroy our famous american buildings, but they can't destroy our famous american pride. these words have been so comforting to me for so many years; i want to thank you for that," aaron lyles, drew infamous 9-11 picture"i don't guess i ever thought it would speak to anybody. it's kind of an outward gesture." it's a gesture that jones has ironically, both jones and lyles live in botetourt and have run for city council. jonathan will have another check of your storm team 10 forecast in just a few minutes. then ... tax season is underway and you may be excited to get money back ... but some may try to take your return. how to keep it from happening in a wsls 10 consumer watch. and ... wsls 10 is teaming up with feeding america southwest virginia and kroger for the annual "10 cares food drive." on thursday february fourth from six a-m to 7 p-m we'll be collecting food at krogers across the area. for a full list of locations visit our next item is a genuine "name your price" tool. this highly sought-after device from progressive can be
wendy jones, former morgan stanley employee: "'they can destroy our famous american buildings, but they can't destroy our famous american pride. these words have been so comforting to me for so many years; i want to thank you for that," aaron lyles, drew infamous 9-11 picture"i don't guess i ever thought it would speak to anybody. it's kind of an outward gesture." it's a gesture that jones has ironically, both jones and lyles live in botetourt and have run for city council....
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wendy jones, former morgan stanley employee: "it was the picture, it was the flag, it was the united states, it was the towers and then the words got me."
wendy jones, former morgan stanley employee: "it was the picture, it was the flag, it was the united states, it was the towers and then the words got me."
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wendy jones, former morgan can destroy our famous american buildings, but they can't destroy our famous american pride. these words have been so comforting to me for so many years; i want to thank you for that," aaron lyles, drew infamous 9-11 picture"i don't guess i ever thought it would speak to anybody. it's kind of an outward gesture." it's a gesture that jones has framed in her office. ironically, both jones and lyles live in botetourt and have run for city council. wsls 10 is teaming up with feeding america southwest virginia and kroger to bring you our annual 10 cares food drive. with your help ... together ... we can give back to those in need in the community. the 10 cares food drive is thursday february 4-th from 6 a-m to 7 p- m. we'll be at the kroger in bonsack... cave spring... lynchburg... martinsville and tonight: partly to mainly cloudy with lows in the lower 20s thursday: sun & clouds with highs in the middle 40s friday: sun & clouds with highs in the middle 40s.overnight flurries possible saturday: early morning flurries possible.mostl y sunny afternoon with highs in t
wendy jones, former morgan can destroy our famous american buildings, but they can't destroy our famous american pride. these words have been so comforting to me for so many years; i want to thank you for that," aaron lyles, drew infamous 9-11 picture"i don't guess i ever thought it would speak to anybody. it's kind of an outward gesture." it's a gesture that jones has framed in her office. ironically, both jones and lyles live in botetourt and have run for city council. wsls 10...
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these words tounched wendy anthony's restaurant. at the time jones worked for morgan stanley, the world trade center's number one tenant, remotely in virginia. she says she lost many good friends the day the towers came crumbing down. today, jones celebrates with the once young boy who gave her comfort during a dark time. 1:04-1:14 "at 9 you know, a lot of things didn't quite make sense. but, i knew that this was still america. i knew this was still the greatest country on face of the earth no matter what." aaron, now 23, says 911 was a sensitive time for the entire nation, but it also reflected a tough time for his family. the day before, his grandmother passed. it was at the funeral home where he watched the stories pour out from new york. "i don't guess i ever thought it would speak to anybody. it's kind of an outward gesture." that jones has clutched and framed in her office. signed answer. 1:47-1:50 "i've always wondered who he was. i always wondered if our paths crossed, if i knew him." ironically, both jones and aaron live in botetourt and hav
these words tounched wendy anthony's restaurant. at the time jones worked for morgan stanley, the world trade center's number one tenant, remotely in virginia. she says she lost many good friends the day the towers came crumbing down. today, jones celebrates with the once young boy who gave her comfort during a dark time. 1:04-1:14 "at 9 you know, a lot of things didn't quite make sense. but, i knew that this was still america. i knew this was still the greatest country on face of the...