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Gwen Tarrance reads the remembrance for prisoners of war during a Memorial Day ceremony at Fern Hill Cemetery on Monday. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Veteran organizations and county residents honor the fallen

Speakers reflected on the stories carried on throughout the years

Dominik Jerome, left, stands before the Marine Corps flag during a send off before he departs for Marine Corps basic training. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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County residents hold send off for Marine recruit

He ships to San Diego for basic this week

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World The 40 et 8 building — 2313 Simpson Ave., in Aberdeen — is one of Aberdeen’s oldest clubs. It’s kitty-corner from Rick’s Simpson Avenue Saloon. American war veterans founded the 40 et 8 organization in 1920 upon returning home from France. Today, Aberdeen’s 40 et 8 welcomes social members. But, membership is still by invite only.

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Learning from a legend

Since 1962, Rosie Teague has treated her customers at one of Aberdeen’s oldest clubs — the 40 et…

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Jim Evans, one of the Chosin Few, poses in his residence with a picture of Marine Corps legend “Chesty” Puller.

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Korea veteran searches for rifle he brought home from war

There are millions of this type of Russian-built bolt action rifle, but that one is his.

Irv Stephens stands in front of his decorations, earned during the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War, one of the most brutal battles of the conflict. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Remembering the Forgotten War: Chosin veteran recalls Korea

The survivors of that battle, one of the most terrible of the modern era, are known as the…