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City man honored for Katrina aid work

Published 12/28/05

An Annapolis man has been awarded the Maryland Meritorious Service Medal for his efforts to help people in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina.

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Lt. Col. Michael Barrett was a major part of the Maryland Defense Force's Operation Lifeline. On Nov. 8, he received the medal, which is the second highest medal given to non-military personnel.

"I was extremely honored," he said. "I was just one of the cogs on the wheel. Thankfully we were able to respond and it was a great experience."

Col. Barrett was one of 10 to 15 support people who handled the paperwork of Operation Lifeline, which shipped more than 200 health-care...

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