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Spc. Shane Zoellmer was surprised to hear the governor would be visiting Camp Ramadi, Iraq.
“It was a bit shocking,” the 20-year-old SeaTac resident said. “One day we’re doing our jobs, the next Gov. Gregoire is here. I saw a whole lot of smiles that day.”
She shook his hand and chatted with him for a few seconds, he said. Others practiced their smiles for upcoming snapshots.
Even days later, Zoellmer sounded a bit star-struck.
“It was the first time I ever met the governor,” he said. “It was one of the coolest moments I’ve had. It was really awesome just to have her here, actually coming to where we’re at. That was above and beyond to come visit the troops.”
“She really seemed like she was happy to be here,” he continued. “She was smiling, making jokes, conversing with the troops.”
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