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'It's really beautiful to come together': Community members show their gratitude

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Some Western New Yorkers spoke with 7 News reporter Yoselin Person about what they were grateful for this Thanksgiving.

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"I'm thankful for all of the lessons I've learned and the lessons I have yet to learn," said Walter Davis, a Buffalo resident. "Family really do keep you going, even your friends that you call family. They just keep you going."

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"I thank God for what he provides us," said Sione Akauola, another Buffalo resident.

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"Here on the West Side, there is so much joy in our cultural communities," said Alexandre Burgos, a West Side community leader. "You see from all over the world the way that people celebrate the holiday season and it's just really beautiful to come together."

Happy Thanksgiving!