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It was a moment of presence. On a day of fond memories and tears, a member of Congress leaned down to give a folded U.S. flag to a man whose wife had died in the Oso mudslide.

If nothing else, Rep. Suzan DelBene was there at the Darrington Community Center that rainy day. The 1st District congresswoman spoke briefly, then presented Gary "Mac" McPherson the flag at the April 5 memorial service for retired librarian Linda McPherson.

When people are in the depths of trauma and grief, mere presence matters. It is not as tangible as financial assistance, food or shelter, but being there is equally valuable. And it will not be forgotten.

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