May 30th, 2005

Memorial Day flowers

World War II veterans from Anacortes presided over several Memorial Day ceremonies, including one in the water between Fidalgo and Guemes islands. Present for the brief mid-channel ceremony and another on Guemes Island were Barbara and Ted Cousland (fourth photo). Cousland, a resident of Pennsylvania, is the grandnephew of Harry Causland, after whom Causland Memorial Park is named. Causland was an Army private in World War I, honored posthumously with the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in battle. Also among those in the crowd were former newspaper publisher Wallie Funk and County Commissioner Don Munks (second photo). “Taps” was played by Anacortes High School band leader Bennie Rawson.

Steve Berentson

About Photographer Steve Berentson

A fourth generation Skagit County native who was moved kicking and screaming from this island community in 1960. I finally reclaimed an Anacortes address in 1980, and I have been in constant celebration of my return since that time. Many of us who call Anacortes home love Fidalgo Island for its natural assets: among them are rugged beaches, pristine lakes, thousands of acres of forestland and some awesome views of the Skagit Valley and surrounding islands. Another element of my love affair with this community is its people, both natives and immigrants. They will “star” in many of my journal entries.

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