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Dayton First Grade teacher Susan Payne remembers First Sgt. Mitch Kriebel from his years in high school at Garfield-Palouse, when she was on the teaching staff there. Payne followed Kriebel's progress, and made sure her class of First Graders got to meet and support him. From left: Lucas Wiley, Tallon Sheer, Elias Trevino, Aubree Burns, Kaylee Birran, Alaric Oliveros, Oliver Brooks, Gracie Ortiz, Melody Gillum, Timber Herbst, Noah Massey, and Mrs. Payne. Standing beside Kriebel is Calvin Wyatt.