An honor guard lines the path to the Sprayberry stadium with flags. Photo: Jennifer Brett

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A memorial to Sprayberry High School alum USMC Lance Cpl. Skip Wells, killed on his first day of duty in Chattanooga last week. Photo: Jennifer Brett

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Supporters gathered on Tuesday night for a public memorial service at Sprayberry High School, Wells' alma mater. Photos: Jennifer Brett

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Carleigh Knight (left) and her sister, Natalie Rogovin, look at Christmas ornaments while shopping at Kudzu Antiques + Modern in Decatur on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

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