GREENSBORO, N.C. — Today millions of Americans across the country took a moment to honor our fallen service members for Memorial Day.
You might have noticed one veteran standing ready at the corner of Wendover Avenue and Landview Drive.
That's Skip Nix, the uncle of Sgt Dale Nix, who was shot and killed trying to stop a crime last year.
Skip Nix has truly dedicated his life to service.
"This all started by a marine veteran, Tim Chambers, when he would stand in Washington, D.C. at Operation Rolling Thunder, and when I saw that, I thought how great it would be if there was a veteran on some corner in every city in America, reminding people what Memorial Day is truly about," said Skip Nix.
At 18, Skip Nix enlisted in the military, later joining the Greensboro Fire Department.
In 2015, he retired and began what would become an annual tradition of saluting in front of his father's folded American flag.
Every year, for nearly 10 years, he has stood on Wendover Avenue honoring those who lost their lives in service.
With every honk comes a representation of love.
"They're not blowing at me, they're not hollering at me, they're not waving at me.," said Nix. "They're doing all of this because they love this country, that's what it is."
Every year his nephew, Sgt. Dale Nix would 'get his six', by parking nearby to ensure he was safe on the busy road.
But this year is different.
His nephew died after being gunned down while trying to stop a crime at a Sheetz gas station in Colfax in December.
Today, Skip Nix was hugged by a worker from that gas station in support. There's also a metal piece that stands right next to Skip Nix in honor of him.
Skip Nix plans to continue his yearly tradition until he's 70. After that, he hopes another veteran will take over the annual tribute.
"For a family that's lost someone in war, every day is Memorial Day," he said. "We can't forget what Memorial Day is all about."