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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 6, 2008

Contact: Richard Watkins
US Postal Service
Phone: 913/685-7521
Cell: 913/940-0128
richard.a.watkins@usps.gov

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Shell Knob Post Office to Join Community to Dedicate New Wall of Honor

Wall of Honor Will Feature Photos of Local Veterans

Shell Knob, Mo.— Postmaster Christina “Tina” Strauch will join U.S. Postal Service officials, members of VFW Post 2033, and members of the Shell Knob community to dedicate a new Wall of Honor, located inside the customer service lobby of the Post Office, located at 99 State Route 39. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 7.

The Wall of Honor will feature photos of local military veterans.

The Postal Service is the nation’s largest civilian employer of veterans.

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