The Sarasota County Commission invited Sarasota County Financial Specialist and U.S. Coast Guard Veteran, Christopher Soncrant to lead Wednesday's meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance. Soncrant served seven years in the U.S. Coast Guard as a Petty Officer Second Class. During his service, he was deployed to Kodiak, Alaska on the Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley to assist with search and rescue, and International/Domestic fisheries enforcement throughout the Bering Sea and the Aleutian Islands. For his service, he has been awarded the Coast Guard Achievement Medal, Commandant's Letter of Commendation and the Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation. Thank you for your service!
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