Our office had the privilege of presenting the Retired Sheriff John O’Brien Memorial Scholarship to two Lincoln County Seniors this year!

Congratulations Ezri Thompson from Newport High School and Maya Freschi from Taft High School for receiving this $2,500 scholarship. This scholarship allows us to celebrate the achievements, ambition, and future successes of the recipients while remembering the legacy of Retired Sheriff John O’Brien.

Retired Sheriff O’Brien dedicated his life to our communities. He served in the US Army and Vietnam, later joining the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office where he rose through the ranks to become Sheriff until his retirement in 2003. After retirement, John worked with FEMA to respond to disasters in Oregon, Alaska, Washington, and New York City. After his passing in 2022, this memorial scholarship was formed and gives us the opportunity to honor his legacy of serving our communities while looking ahead to the next generation of leaders.

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