'I just had to be here': Community members gather across the Triad to honor fallen Lexington firefighter

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'I just had to be here': Community members gather across the Triad to honor fallen Lexington firefighter

By Kara Peters Click here for updates on this story     LEXINGTON, North Carolina (WXII) — It was an emotional day for the Piedmont Triad as the body of Capt. Ronnie Metcalf traveled from Winston-Salem to Thomasville. Monday’s procession began at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, where Metcalf died from his injuries Friday. The procession traveled down US 52 as firefighters and law enforcement paused to salute the fallen hero. Metcalf’s bo…