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by Nicole WK
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In a display of respect and unity, VFW Post No. 5252 Honor Guard gathered to honor the late Korean War veteran George โ€œStanโ€ Ruud, above.
From left:โ€ˆThe firing party consisted of Dan Jongeward and Byron Nelson. Ruudโ€™s cousin Mary Ohe and her friend Jaime Paulson attended to ensure family was present to witness his send-off. Ben Woessner played the Ceremonial Bugle and Rev. Eric Schwirian presided over the burial. Jade Petznick of Larsonโ€™s Funeral Home, far right, fascilitated the burial.