New plaque dedicated at memorial park

What a wonderful way to mark U.S. Armed Forces Day. Several dozen gathered Saturday, May 21 at Causland Memorial Park in downtown Anacortes to dedicate a new plaque placed in honor of those service people who gave their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. Mayor Matt Miller, a U.S. Navy veteran, acknowledged many individuals and groups involved in re-design of a stone memorial and restoration of a military cannon. Among those on the extensive list of contributors were City staff, Patriot Corner, veteran clubs, stonemason Bryan Elliott and Marathon Anacortes Refinery. A brief ceremony included a Color Guard and bugle player from the Oak Harbor NJROTC. A trio of vocalists from Anacortes High School also participated.

Opening prayer

Mayor Matt Miller speaks

Vocalists and Color Guard

Veterans group officers

Some of those involved in the project

TAPS, restored military cannon

Veterans salute

New memorial plaqu (lower right)