MONTGOMERY, AL. (THECOUNT) — Mike Barnett, owner of recently opened Montgomery restaurant, “Patriots Grill,” died Saturday of an apparent heart attack. He was 49.

Barnett opened the restaurant a few months ago near Maxwell Air Force Base.

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His family says Barnett apparently died from a heart attack Saturday morning while on a trip celebrating his wife’s birthday.

The eatery is located at, 1961 Bell St in Montgomery, A.

Business associates say Patriots Grill will be closed “for a few days,” reports WSFA.

Barnett once said it was always his dream to own a restaurant.

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