Friday Harbor pays tribute on Memorial Day | The Journal of the San Juan Islands
On Memorial Day, May 27, a large crowd gathered between on Spring Street in front of Memorial Park, to honor those who have served to in the U.S. military. The event was MCeed by Devin Holzer, who introduced the five American Legion members who represented the five different branches of the military, as well as the group of veterans, Sons of American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Scoute 4090, who particpated in the event. Holzer read ” In Flander’s Field,” a war poem by John McRae, and was followed by guest speaker Mayor Ray Jackson, who is a veteran of three branche...
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