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Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File Grays Harbor County veteran relief fund ombudsman Gwyn Tarrence, seen here speaking at a Memorial Day event, had her contract extended by the county commission on Tuesday.

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County Commission extends veteran’s ombudsman contract

She’s helped many veterans in need connect with resources

Marine veterans stand as Army bandmembers play their service anthem during a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 9. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Army band visits Aberdeen school in Veterans Day ceremony

Soldiers from a woodwinds sections played classics for students and guests

Courtesy photo / Westport South Beach Historical Society A 9/11 memorial walk will start at the Grays Harbor Lighthouse at 11 a.m. on the morning of the anniversary of the New York attack.

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Westport veteran organizations to hold 9/11 remembrance walk

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3057 and American Legion Post 140 and their auxiliaries, both of Westport, will…

Clayton Franke / The Daily World From left: Auxilary President Barbra Dyer, reporters Matthew N. Wells and Michael Lockett, veterans service officer Jim Daly, student Macie Leach and Aberdeen VFW commander Anthony Magri pose for a photo during the VFW Publication Contest award ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 5.

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The Daily World writers, heroic teenager receive VFW awards

The newspaper has dominated VFW’s publication contest since its inception

Courtesy photo / North Beach PAWS David Minkler, a Navy veteran, bequeathed his entire estate to North Beach PAWS upon his death.

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Veteran wills entire estate to North Beach PAWS

The Montesano man gave more than $125,000 to the project

Gwyn Tarrence

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Tarrence to help more vets

County signs veteran ombudsman to salary position after successful pilot project

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer pins Marine veteran Bob Hamilton at the American Legion in Aberdeen. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Kilmer leads pinning ceremony honoring Vietnam Veterans

“It’s never too late to say thanks”

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Volunteers help place a panel of a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial hosted at the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino on June 14.

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Traveling Vietnam Memorial comes to Ocean Shores

It also names the fallen from more contemporary conflicts

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 224 honor guard fires the third volley of a rifle salute during a Memorial Day Ceremony at Fern Hill Cemetery on May 29. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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County cities pay respects for Memorial Day

Thousands from Grays Harbor have answered the call; hundreds did not return

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Memorial banners line the main street of Cosmopolis, the fruit of a years-long effort by a local veteran to collect the names of the war dead from the county.

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Lest we forget: Cosmopolis unveils banners remembering war dead

Grays Harbor County has given deeply of her children in service of the country

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.

(Grays Harbor County Public Health) Gwyn Tarrence, Veteran Relief Fund Ombudsman for Grays Harbor County

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County testing “ombud” model to help veterans

Pilot project aimed at connecting low-income veterans with largely-untapped fund

Courtesy of Ocean Shores VFW Sgt. Chris Iversen receives “Police Officer of the Year” award Monday from Ocean Shores VFW Post 8956 Commander Sam Nation.

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Plaque parade

Ocean Shores VFW awards top cop, firefighter, teacher and veteran