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Posted on Jun 24, 2021
Merle Smith, 1st Black Graduate of Coast Guard Academy, Dies
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Merle Smith, 1st Black Graduate of Coast Guard Academy, Dies
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PO1 Tony Holland
wow :0) thank you for posting this.
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May he RIP and my God’s spirit comfort those who loved him.
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