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Thank you for standing in memory of Sept. 11

Issue Date: 9/16/2015
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Editor,

I would like to say a big thank you to the fire and police departments for having their uniformed officers standing out in the hot sun in memory of 9/11. I for one, was very impressed and proud. God Bless America.

Barb Patterson
Polson