Veterans, Scouts and others gathered Tuesday morning at Causland Memorial Park to acknowledge Veterans Day 2025. Host of the event was the American Legion, with Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) members also participating. Over the past several days veterans were honored with a Sunday parade, Commercial Avenue flags, the Causland Park event and a program/dinner Tuesday evening at First Baptist Church. An annual tradition at Anacortes Middle School was the posting of dozens of veteran photographs on “M” Avenue and 22nd Street. Social media was teeming with Veterans Day tributes.
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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