Veterans Memorial Cemetery Sent in by the: Veterans News and Information Service
November 11, 1998, at 11:00 AM the 49" Annual Veterans' Day
service of remembrance. Also during this program, The "Dough Boy,"
a WWI memorial and long-time resident of the Seattle Center area
will be re-dedicated in its third and final location. The City of Seattle
has gifted the 13-foot, 3500 pound bronze memorial statue to the
Veterans' Memorial Cemetery. It will stand very near the main
driveway through the Cemetery. The convenient placement will
allow visitors to view the memorial from their cars.
It is fitting that this re-dedication be observed on Veteran's Day.
his Day was originally called Armistice Day to commemorate the
end of WWI - "the war to end all wars." [and this Veterans' Day
marks] the eightieth anniversary of the Armistice.
Evergreen-Washelli hosts an annual Veterans Day service of
remembrance to recognize all veterans who served. This year's
event is the 49th annual ceremony and will be just inside the
main entrance to the Washelli Cemetery (East entrance off Aurora).
Seattle Mayor Paul Schell will participate in the rededication.
A Salvation Army Canteen and "Donut Girls" will host your
first cup of coffee that day. The Salvation Army Brass Quartet
will also provide WWI music before the service and contribute
additional music during the service. During WWI, the Salvation
Army provided some of the first international volunteer relief
help on the battlefield. Ft. Lewis First Corps I Corps will provide
a Firing Detail and Color Guard for the traditional "Parade of
Colors."
Evergreen-Washelli anticipates a considerable increase in
veterans' organization participation this year. If you plan to
bring your colors and a wreath, please notify the Evergreen-
Washelli Events Coordiaator, Marylou Evans, at 206-362-5200
of your intentions. If you are aware of any WWI veterans still
living, or family members, Evergreen-Washelli would appreciate
knowing of them so that they may be invited to the ceremonies.
This is a unique opportunity for us to gather in recognition of
these men and women's contribution to the peace and freedom
we enjoy. Families and friends are invited to join us in
expressing our gratitude for all the men and women who serve
in the military .
Call Marylou Evans at 206-362-5200 to let her know your plans
to participate. Be at the cemetery no later than 10:30 am.
Note: This newletter is aware that the city of Auburn will be
hosting its annual Veterans' Day parade, and most likely that
Tahoma National Cemetery will have ceremonies also. However,
we have not received any specific information on these two
events. If you have specifics on these or other events in our
area, please pass them along to this newletter NLT Nov 1st.
for posting. Email Roger at: bear317@aol.com or fax us the
information at 206-933-3266.
The Northwest
Veterans Newsletter
"The Arlington of the West"
11,111 Aurora Avenue North
Seattle, WA. 98133
