The Hurley Education Foundation along with many from the community observed and commended the accomplishments and contributions of six graduates of Hurley and Saxon schools over the decades on Saturday at the 18th annual Distinguished Alumni and Friends Awards Ceremony. The event honored Brian Tarro, Hurley class of 1960, who was present, along with posthumous recognition for the late Ken Clement, Henry DeRosso, Capt. Warren Gilbertson, John Mehnert, M.D., and Charlene Newhouse. A color guard of members from the American Legion Saxon-Gurney Post 371 opened the event with a flag posting. Ken Clement was a post member and Captain Gilbertson belonged to the Hurley post .