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Veterans Affairs office recognition
Summary
The commissioners publicly thanked the Veterans Affairs office for the first time in 14 years. Deputy Director Eric Morin dug through records and discovered a Vietnam veteran had earned a Purple Heart that a clerical error never recorded — unlocking benefits he'd been denied for decades.
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Last discussed Jun 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Monroe County veterans and their families who rely on the office for claims and benefits help.
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