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• Detective work pays off in quest to honor forgotten vets

  March 16, 2011 in City on Page A1 When Lyndon A. Atwood died in Clarkston six years ago, no one noticed for days. He was broke. No next of kin. The county eventually cremated him, and an acquaintance … 14

• Veterans cemetery in Medical Lake embraces wreaths tribute

  December 12, 2010 in City on Page B1 Jane Montaney’s eyes brimmed with tears and her voice quavered as she described how it felt to place a wreath on a veteran’s grave at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery …

• Wreath program honors area veterans

  December 11, 2010 in City Jane Montaney’s eyes brimmed with tears and her voice quavered as she described how it felt to place a wreath on a veteran’s grave at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery … 1

• Fitting farewells

      May 30, 2010 in City on Page A1 When Beth Ann Daigre’s husband was laid to rest in 2002, a Navy officer presented her with the nation’s flag and spoke to her in hushed tones. “On behalf of … 2

• State cemetery a first for vets

  May 26, 2009 in City on Page A1 On a day reserved for paying tribute to fallen service members, hundreds of veterans and their family members, active service members and dignitaries turned out to break ground Monday on …