On Wednesday this week, our office had the privilege of presenting the Retired Sheriff John O’Brien Memorial Scholarship to a Newport High School Senior. This scholarship allows us to celebrate the achievements, ambition, and future successes of the recipient while remembering the legacy of Retired Sheriff John O’Brien.
Retired Sheriff O’Brien dedicated his life to our communities. He served in the US Army and Vietnam, later joining the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office where he rose through the ranks to become Sheriff until his retirement in 2003. After retirement, John worked with FEMA to respond to disasters in Oregon, Alaska, Washington, and New York City. After his passing in 2022, this memorial scholarship was formed and give us the opportunity to honor his legacy of serving our communities while looking ahead to the next generation of leaders.
Newport High Senior, Korbyn Wright, was awarded this $2,500 scholarship for their educational pursuits in Forensic Science and Criminalistics. We hope this scholarship serves as a stepping stone to even greater accomplishments and service to our communities.
Congratulations, Korbyn!
