Clermont County Commissioners showed their support and appreciation to Marine Corps Lance Corporal Daniel Oelker, of Amelia, during their meeting on Wednesday, May 13. A certificate of appreciation was read by Commissioner Bob Proud during the ceremony.

“We thank you for your commitment and your service to our country,” said Proud.

Oelker is a 2006 Amelia High School graduate. He joined the Marine Corps before he began his senior year in high school and has served as a Marine Corps reservist for three years. His unit was recently called into active duty and will be deploying to Iraq within the next few months.