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AMVETS State Commander Jerry DeWitt receives the National State Commanders Award at the National Convention in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 11. An employee of Tri-County Mental Health Services in Lewiston, he was recognized for his community service to veterans and military families in Maine. He is commander of Post 6 in New Gloucester. Maine AMVETS were applauded for providing close to $1 million in services to the Maine veterans’ community this past year. DeWitt accepted the award “on behalf of all those veterans who no longer have a voice.” The silhouette project started by Linda Lajoie of Gardiner was displayed at the national convention. The 22 life-size silhouettes depicted Maine veterans who have committed suicide.AMVETS State Commander Jerry DeWitt receives the National State Commanders Award at the National Convention in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 11. An employee of Tri-County Mental Health Services in Lewiston, he was recognized for his community service to veterans and military families in Maine. He is commander of Post 6 in New Gloucester. Maine AMVETS were applauded for providing close to $1 million worth of services to the Maine veterans’ community this past year. DeWitt accepted the award “on behalf of all those veterans who no longer have a voice.” The silhouette project started by Linda Lajoie of Gardner was displayed at the national convention. The 22 life-size silhouettes depicted Maine veterans who have committed suicide.
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