Band of Brothers: Vet Day 2005

Bob McDaniels

Buck Compton

Don Munks (left) and Buck Compton

Eben Roper

Scouts, wreath at Causland Memorial Park monument

VFW representatives Roland Greenfield and Bud Lane

Audience, including many veterans

Larry Lazzar

Celebrated World War II veteran Buck Compton was among several speakers at a 2005 Veterans Day event held at Causland Park in Anacortes. Compton, who served in the 101st Airborne Division’s “Easy Company” (506th Parachute Infantry Regiment), was honored with the Silver Star for his service. He told his audience he did not expect thanks for his military achievements as he was simply serving his country. Compton’s wartime experience was depicted in the HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers.” Also pictured here are a number of veterans who call Anacortes home, as well as friends and family, plus a Boy Scout color guard.