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Thank You Note Shapes WWII Vet’s Chapter Presidency
A high school student’s thank you note to 94-year-old World War II veteran Merlin Shaver changes his view of service as he becomes chapter president. The piece highlights community storytelling and the impact of gratitude on veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin Shaver
Lane Duckworth
Lane
Hawaii
Marshall
John Merucci
Franke
Ing
Marshall Police Department
Anthony Philpot
Garrett Moore
Public Safety
Jim Schwartz
Marshall FiberNet
Mike Reen
Reen