Scene in Edmonds: Memorial Day at Veterans Plaza

Robert Olivarez, Junior National Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, said Memorial Day is a time to remember “the brave men and women who have defended our freedom and our way of life. These men and women represent the best of America, and their sacrifices will never be forgotten.”

Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson said of Memorial Day: “We can never forget. Whether you are in the service or if you have not served, we all have that duty.”

Retired Army Sgt. Major Chris Edwards plays taps to end the ceremony.

VFW Post 8870 Quartermaster Jim Traner presented pins to veterans and their families commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.

Veterans, their families and community members gathered at Edmonds’ Veterans Plaza for a short ceremony Monday afternoon, which followed the larger event at the Edmonds Memorial Cemetery earlier in the day. The event was sponsored by Edmonds-based Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8870.

— Photos by Teresa Wippel

Richard Bologna says:

May 31, 2023 at 3:53 am

As a U. S. Navy combat veteran and member of VFW Post 8870, I attended this event. What a fine commemoration of our fallen heroes of past wars! Special thanks to Junior Commander Robert Oliveraz, Military Order of the Purple Heart; CAPT Richard Marin; VFW 8870 Commander Karl Curfess; and Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson for making this event a great success!

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