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Recognizing Those Who Serve Our Nation
Michael F. Nozzolio
November 3, 2009
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Phelps - Senator Mike Nozzolio recently recognized the service of United States Marine Corporal Joshua Merkle upon his return to the states from Afghanistan. Senator Nozzolio presented Cpl. Merkle with a New York State flag that has previously been flown over the Capitol building in Albany.
Pictured left to right are: Bob and Brenda Herr, Wilma Ertel, Senator Nozzolio, Cpl. Merkle, and Betty and George Merkle.
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