05/30/2006: "Parade & Ceremony For Memorial Day"

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(After the parade and ceremony at Memorial Park in Friday Harbor, members of the American Legion honor their fallen comrades)

Under solemn overcast skies, and before a large turnout for Memorial Day in Friday Harbor, the annual parade and ceremony to honor those who have served was held at Memorial Park in Friday Harbor. The park was re-dedicated by the mayor, and the special guest of honor, Army Sgt Richard Robertson gave a heartfelt speech on the origins and the meaning of Memorial Day. The spectators responded to his speech with thunderous applause that lasted far beyond the expected norm, and was indicative of the sincere emotion that Sgt. Robertson's speech had conveyed. (We will post a copy of the speech for our readers in the near future)

Link below for additional photos of the parades in Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor

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(Guest of honor, Army Sgt Richard Robertson gives a speech on the origins and the meaning of Memorial Day)

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(Ray Bigler (center), veteran of the Army Security Agency, introduces Roy Matsumoto, Special Operations veteran of WW-II to Sgt. Robertson, Iraq veteran of Special Operations missions in Iraq )