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Former Pomeroy native, Marcus Flerchinger, has received his Quilt of Valor during a presentation at his Clarkston, Wash., home on June 26, 2020. Marcus, 88, joined the Navy serving four years in the Korean War. He resides with his daughter Debbie at the Clarkston residence. He was joined by his son Michael of Pomeroy, Wash., and daughter Marcie of Spokane, Wash., for this special ceremony. His quilt was made, quilted, bound, and presented by Alice Gwinn of Pomeroy.