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Rear Adm. Richard Gromlich, commander Coast Guard 13th District, presents John Ward, Curry County Sheriff, with the Certificate of Valor during a ceremony held at Coast Guard Station Chetco River in Brookings, Ore., Feb. 29, 2016. Ward was one four officers who were presented awards for their efforts in rescuing a 14-year-old boy from drowning off Harris Beach in June 2014. ( Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read)
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