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Fletcher Merkel proved you can catch fish on Grass Lake. Now, a bench there honors him.
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points Well over 100 people attended the dedication on Tuesday. A dedication ceremony was held for 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, who proved that fish can be caught on Grass Lake.
A dedication ceremony was held for 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, who proved that fish can be caught on Grass Lake. The ceremony included the unveiling of a bench in his honor.
Well over 100 people attended the dedication on Tuesday. This event coincides with the approaching one-year anniversary of the Annunciation shooting.
Further details about the ceremony and Fletcher Merkel's achievements can be found in the source publication. The dedication serves as a tribute to Fletcher Merkel, recognizing his fishing accomplishments on Grass Lake.
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