Installation of Engraved Bricks to Honor Veterans at the Shoreline Veterans Recognition Plaza

Family and Friends gather to witness engraved brick installation for their veteran

Story by Doug Cerretti

Photos by Doug Cerretti except as noted

The Shoreline Veterans Association hosted the installation of engraved bricks to honor veterans at the Shoreline Veterans Recognition Plaza, May 23, 2026. 

Top (L-R) Martin Agustin, US Marines; Frank Brennan, US Air Force
Bottom (L-R) Raymond Illman, US Army; Willie Jackson, US Army

Over 30 family and friends including three dogs witnessed the installation of 11 engraved bricks to honor their veteran. 

Dwight Stevens, Bob Grasmick, and Frank Moll
Photo by Jerry Pickard

The program started with a brief history of the Plaza where in 2010, veterans Bob Grasmick ran across Frank Moll at the Ridgecrest ice cream social and thought that Shoreline should do something to honor veterans.

They brought in Dwight Stevens and the three of them were the driving force (with the help of many others) that resulted in the dedication of the Plaza May 16, 2016. 

Top (L-R) Cameron Krall, US Marines; Adam Peddicord, US Army

Bottom: (L-R) Walter Scudder, US Army; W A Vanderploeg, US Army

The families were then told that they are now part owners of the Plaza and as such they should not only visit the Plaza to honor their veteran but they should take time to walk among the bricks and imagine the stores behind the names on the bricks. 

They would find out, If the Bricks Could Talk, that two months after turning 20-years-old, Dwight Stevens piloted a B-17 for the first of his 33 missions over Europe. When he finished, he was the ripe old age of 20 ½, not legally able to buy a beer in the States. 

They would also learn that Dwight’s ancestor J. Dwight Stevens served in the Union Army during the Civil War. 

If Ralph Henry Keil’s brick could talk, it would tell you that 12 minutes after WW2 started, he perished when the USS Oklahoma was struck December 7, 1941. 

You would learn from John Hosey’s brick that he was not forthcoming with his age when he enlisted in the Army in 1951. After boot camp and earning his parachute wings, he joined the 82nd Airborne. John was 16-years-old. The brick would also tell you that he became one of the most decorated helicopter pilots in Vietnam.

George Forbes with his brick

There was one brick, to be installed, that did not have to speak as WW2 veteran George Forbes was in attendance. He would tell you that he was commissioned a Junior Officer in the British Merchant Navy at age 16 in 1941 while a student at Merchant Navy College. Service on convoys in the British Merchant Navy was considered suicide and the British Admiralty needed seaman. 

Avis Schwab’s brick would tell you that in 1967 after serving two years in the Peace Corps, she volunteered to go to Vietnam at the height of the war to support our boys in a Red Cross volunteer program officially known as Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas but affectionately called Donut Dollys. 

Navy veteran and brick
mason Derek Tomlinson

These are just a few bricks with stories to tell If the Bricks Could Talk. Afterwards Navy veteran and brick mason Derek Thomlinson ( SJ Construction and Masonry, Sulton, WA) proceeded to install the bricks for the assembled family and friends.

The Shoreline Veterans Association is a standing committee of The Starr Sutherland, Jr. Post 227 of The American Legion in Shoreline, WA. 

The Plaza is located at Shoreline City Hall 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133. 

Engraved bricks to honor Veterans past, present and future at Shoreline Veterans Recognition Plaza can be obtained for a $100 donation. A single brick can be engraved with three lines of text with up to 16 characters in each line. 

Shoreline Veterans Recognition Plaza
located at Shoreline City Hall.

You can choose to have your brick installed at the Plaza or delivered to you to display at home or give as gift. 

Bricks can be acquired online from The American Legion Post 227’s webpage or you can print out the order form, fill it out and mail it (Shoreline Veterans Association, PO Box 55193, Shoreline, WA 98155 with your check or credit card number. The donations are tax deductible. 

Questions: email svaadmin@shorelinepost227.com or call 206-546-9603 and leave a message.

Links to previous articles about the Shoreline Veterans Recognition Plaza

The Origin of Heroes Café Shoreline

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Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Day event

Evergreen-Washelli held its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 11111 Aurora Ave N in north Seattle.

An honor guard composed of members of different branches of service walked to the podium where a hundred people waited to hear the speakers.

The Northwest Junior Pipe band played bagpipes.

Before the ceremony, dozens of volunteers, including several scout troops, veterans, and relatives placed a small flag on every veteran's grave - hundreds of them.

Boy, girl, and cub scouts help with the flag placement every year.

Volunteers are spread out through the cemetery to be sure there is a flag on every grave.

It's an amazing sight to see the neat rows of headstones with a flag on each one.

Photos by David Carlos

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Annual Memorial Day Celebration at Evergreen Washelli Cemetery in Seattle May 25, 2026

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Evergreen Washelli in Seattle will host its 99th annual Memorial Day Celebration on Monday, May 25, 2026 honoring the men and women who served and sacrificed throughout the nation’s history. 

The day will begin with flag placement at 10am, where more than 6,000 American flags will be placed by the public throughout the cemetery in tribute to veterans laid to rest on the grounds. 

A remembrance service will follow at 11am, featuring the Washington State Color Guard, guest speakers from Special Forces at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, music by the Northwest Junior Pipe and Drum Band, TAPS on bugle, and the National Anthem.

Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to partake in one of three special activities hosted by Washelli Community Partners including:

• Walk of Honor – Tour of the Washelli Medal of Honor recipients
• Meet the Bees - At the Washelli Apiary with Catacomb Bees
• Nature Walk – Hosted by Seattle Parks and Recreation

As a cemetery where veterans are remembered year-round, the annual event reflects on generations of military service and honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and we hope to see you here.

WHEN/WHERE:

Monday, May 25, 2026
Flag Placement: 10:00am
Memorial Day Service: 11:00am
Evergreen Washelli Cemetery
11111 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133

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Shoreline Heroes Café to meet April 14, 2026

Shoreline Heroes Café for all King County veterans meets on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 from 9am to 1pm at the Seattle Scottish Rite Center, 1207 N 152nd Street, Shoreline, WA 98133.

Program will start at 10am with a formal opening, flag salute, POW/MIA Flag Placement. 

Richard Heisler, Seattle Civil War historian, will speak on Seattle's First Veterans.

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How to Properly Retire a Flag of the United States of America

Shoreline Veterans Recognition Plaza at Shoreline City Hall.

By Doug Cerretti

Photos by Doug Cerretti unless noted

A well used US Flag that needs to be replaced.

You see them flying everywhere: at the Veterans Recognition Plaza at Shoreline City Hall, at the Shoreline Farmers Market, and if you can shine a light on it, you can fly it 24 hours a day as seen at the Starr S. Sutherland, Jr. Post 227 of The American Legion. 

At some point, well displayed US Flags need to be replaced. But what do you do with the well-used flag? 

It is important to note that well used US Flags are never disposed of, they are retired. 

To retire an American flag, the U.S. Flag Code recommends dignified destruction, preferably by ceremonial burning where it's completely reduced to ash, or burial in a dignified box (especially for synthetic flags that release toxins when burned). 

Shoreline Veterans Association booth
at Shoreline Farmers Market.

The easiest way to retire a flag is to drop it off at any veteran organization such as Veterans of Foreign War, The American Legion or Heroes Café (see below). 

Many Scout troops will collect flags. These organizations will property retire the well-used flag. 

Locally, many of these flags find their way to The American Legion Post 127 in Woodinville, WA where they have built a dedicated fire fit to property retire flags. 

Retirement of US Flag with the aid of Boy Scout
 Troop 356 at Post 127 of The American Legion.
Photo by RB White

Members of Post 127 as well as guests including Boy Scout Troop 356, Bothell, WA and the American Heritage Girls troop WA0722 and WA0627 in Everett and WA0821 from Mountlake Terrace have held ceremonies.

Another way to retire a flag is to use textile recycling for fabric scraps after carefully cutting the blue field off. Once the blue field is separated from the Strips, it is no longer considered a flag. See these videos: this YouTube video and this YouTube video.

Retirement of US Flag with the aid of American Heritage Girls Troop WA0722 and
WA0627 from Everett and WA0821 from Mountlake Terrace. Photo by Jim Cornwell

Attending or performing a US Flag retirement ceremony fosters patriotism by turning the retirement of a worn-out symbol into a solemn communal act of respect honoring the nation’s history, sacrifices and values.

Starr S. Sutherland, Jr. Post 227
of the American Legion at night.

Here are the steps to properly retire an American flag which you can do yourself:

Ceremonial Burning (Preferred for Cotton Flags) 

• Fold: Fold the flag into the traditional triangle, 13 folds in total (13 folds in total).
• Prepare: Set up a fire in a safe, private location, like a brazier or fire pit, with wood coals.
• Present: Present the folded flag, salute, and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. 
• Burn: Place the flag in the fire, allowing it to burn completely to ash.
• Dispose: Bury the ashes respectfully, or place them in a dignified container.

Locations to drop off well displayed US Flags:

• The Starr Sutherland Jr. Post 227 of The American Legion, 14521 17th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
• American Legion Post 127, 21920 State Route 9 SE, Woodinville, WA 98072
• Heroes Café Shoreline, Seattle Scottish Rite Center, 1207 N 152nd Street, Shoreline, WA 98133 (Second Tuesday of every month, 9 am to 1 pm.)
• Heroes Café Woodinville, American Legion Post 127, 21920 State Route 9 SE, Woodinville, WA 98072 (Third Tuesday of every month, 9:30 am to 11:45 am)
• Heroes Café Lynnwood, New Life Church, 6519 188th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037 (Fourth Tuesday of every month, 9am to 1pm)

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New American Flag at Gateway Business Center

Veterans raise the new flag at Gateway Plaza
Photo by Aaron Sholes

By Doug Cerretti

For many years members of the Starr S. Sutherland, Jr Post 227 of The American Legion in Shoreline have maintained the American Flag at Gateway Plaza, 18400 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline WA by lowering the flag to half-staff when required. 

Flying American flags at half-staff is a symbol of national mourning. This happens whenever a major death, tragic event, or day of remembrance occurs. For example, Memorial Day is a national holiday that commemorates members of the military who have fallen serving their country.

The crew included a 'future veteran"
Photo by Aaron Sholes

One day, Post 227 member Richard Christiansen noticed that the flag was well used and needed replacement. Post 227 Commander Charles Grenard contacted Gina Roma, property manager at Wood Commercial Real Estate, the owners of Gateway. 

Gina ordered a replacement 10’ x 15’ flag. When it arrived, Charles called upon fellow Post members to help raise the new flag. We also called upon a potential veteran of almost 3 years of age.

Photo by Aaron Sholes

Once the flag was attached to the pole, we stood in line and saluted as the new flag was raised, including the potential veteran. It should be noted that well used American Flags are not disposed of, THEY ARE RETIRED. Please look forward to an upcoming article in Shoreline Area News on the proper way to retire the Stars and Stripes.

Correction: The photographer is Aaron Sholes

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The Kingdom of the Netherlands honors WW2 veteran George Forbes with the Royal Michiel de Ruyter Medal

Flags of the Dutch and British Merchant Navy. Photo by Doug Cerretti.

By Doug Cerretti

I have written in the past about WW2 veteran George Forbes. The British Admiralty could not get enough seaman to volunteer for convoy duty on merchant ships during WW2 because it was considered suicide, so the Admiralty gave commissions to students just finishing their first year of Merchant Navy College. 

George Forbes and his portrait (by Michael Reagan) at 16-years-old
 in the British Merchant Navy.
Photo by Doug Cerretti.

Thus, 16-year-old George Forbes was commissioned a Junior Officer in the British Merchant Navy in 1941 (see previous story). As George approached his 100th birthday a Zoom call was arranged with Commander Lyndsey Netherwood, Assistant Naval Attaché British Embassy in Washington DC, to chat with George about his experiences on convoy duty during WW2. (see our story). 

At the end of our call, Commander Netherwood was going to seek out a historical group that would be interested in interviewing George. Through her colleague, Captain Erik Jan Looman, Naval and Defense Attaché, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, we were contacted by Hubert Hijgh, President, Dutch Merchant Navy Personnel 1940–1945 Foundation. 

Pieter De Hoogh Dutch ships George sailed on in convoys during WW2: Pieter De Hoogh and Stad Maasluis. Note the date on the photo of the Pieter De Hoogh: George was on board when the picture was taken. Photos courtesy of Hubert Nijgh.

The Foundation functions to ensure lasting recognition and appreciation for the sailors of the Dutch merchant navy in WW2. While George was a member of the British Merchant Navy, he sailed on the Dutch flagged merchant ships Pieter De Hoogh and Stad Maasluis until the end of 1944 and was considered a member of the Dutch Merchant Navy.

Stad Maasluis

Photo courtesy of Hubert Nijgh.

Interestingly, George never sailed on a British flagged ship during WW2. We set up another Zoom call with Hubert and Historian Anne Beckers. Anne and Hubert had a wonderful talk with George. We realized how excited Hubert and Anne were to see and chat with George as they never thought this would be possible. 

It turns out that George is the last seaman who is still with us to have sailed on a Dutch merchant ship in WW2. Hubert and Anne had to pinch themselves as they were not aware of his existence. 

After the call, Hubert, Anne and Captain Looman petitioned the Kingdom of the Netherlands to honor George Forbes' service to their country. 

Council General Theo Peters reads the Citation for the Michiel de Ruyter Medal.

Photo by George Mckenzie.

Thus, the Council General of the Netherlands, Theo Peters, presented the Michiel de Ruyter Medal to WW2 Veteran George Forbes, December 18, 2025 at Fogo de Chão, Lynnwood, WA. 

The Royal de Ruyter medal, established by Royal degree in 1907, is awarded to those members of the Dutch Merchant fleet who distinguish themselves by praiseworthy acts of the duty for Dutch shipping. Admiral Michiel de Ruyter is considered one of the greatest naval commanders of 17th century Europe.

The Michiel de Ruyter Medal, 

Photo by Ian Forbes

In opening remarks, Council General Peters said that he had the distinct honor of presenting the De Ruyter Medal. A distinction that carries far more weight than metal and ribbon. It carries a story. A story that begins with Michiel de Ruyter; the most celebrated Dutch naval commander of our Golden Age. 

He would be proud that this medal is given not to the famous, but to the steadfast – those who serve the sea with the same resolve he once showed. That tradition began in 1907, when Queen Wilhelmina presented the very first De Ruyter Medal on the 300th anniversary of his birth. 

Since then, only 230 people have received this distinction. A small number, and that is precisely its power. It marks exceptional service. 

"And today, we add one more name to that remarkable list.”

In closing, he said, “Dear Mr. Forbes for your perseverance, loyalty, and dedication to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and for your vital contribution to victory and freedom, it has pleased His Majesty King Willem Alexander to award you the De Ruyter Medal.

"Congratulations and wear it with pride!” 

Champagne toast after presentation of the De Ruyter Medal.
Photo by George Mckenzie.

A champagne toast followed after the pinning of the De Ruyter Medal.

Captain Jan Looman remarked that "on behalf of the Netherlands Defense Attaché, we would like to congratulate you and of course your family on being awarded the De Ruyter Medal; a truly remarkable and very much deserved honor for the highly dangerous and distinguished sea service you performed during WW2. 

Continuing, “this decoration underlines ideals such as fearless bravery at sea, exemplary duty and the safeguarding of the national maritime interest. You, Mr. Forbes, stand in a long tradition of Dutch ‘maritime heroes,’ whose actions are considered of national importance.”

Willem Schonenberg, Theo Peters, George Forbes, Captain Erik Jan Looman and Hubert Hijgh.
Photo by George Mckenzie.

Foundation President Hubert Hijgh said, “My fellow board member Anne sent me a message: 'Are you ready?' Hurriedly I walk into my office, open my laptop and try to join a video call that would leave a deep impression on me. Never before had I spoken with a merchant navy veteran of the Dutch fleet. That evening would change that.

"When the screen lit up, I saw him immediately: George, front and center. We talked and we were given more than enough time to ask questions. We laughed… We listened…. Afterwords, Anne and I immediately contacted each other. We didn’t need many words. We both knew: we are going to request a Royal Decoration for George." 

Hubert then thanked the many people who made this possible including Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands. 

"For Anne and me, this was never a 'project.' It was a duty. And today does not feel like closure, but like restoration. As president of the Dutch Merchant Navy Personnel 1940-1945 Foundation, on behalf of my board and specially Anne, on behalf of the relatives of the veterans of the Dutch merchant war fleet, as grandson of one of them and as a man just thankful for what you did and the peace in which me and my family are able to live I say to you, George Alan Forbes, Thank you.”

On a personal note, I have learned that Hubert, Anne and Eric made the impossible possible. The Du Ruyter medal is given every two years on the anniversary of Du Ruyter’s birthday in March in the Netherlands. 

George Forbes wearing a white beret revealing that he sailed
on Arctic convoys to Russia in WW2.
Photo by George Mackenzie.

George is not able to fly at his age (George turned 101 years-old last January 6) and the deadline for the medal’s application had passed. Through the extraordinary efforts by Hubert, Anne, Eric and many others, the Kingdom of the Netherlands decided to take this unbelievable opportunity to award the Du Ruyter medal to George in Lynnwood, WA in the United States of America. 

The presentation of the Du Ruyter medal has never occurred outside the Netherlands and very few recipients were not of Dutch nationality. But this demonstrates how much the Kingdom of the Netherlands wanted to honor George Forbes. 

As the British First Sea Lord wrote in a letter to George a few months ago, Bravo Zulu George, Bravo Zulu; in Navy parlance, Well Done George, Well Done.

George has been a resident of Lynnwood, WA since 1994 and is a member of the Starr Sutherland, Jr Post 227 of The American Legion, Shoreline, WA.

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Local American Legion group sponsors Red Cross blood drive January 21, 2026

The Legion hall hosted a previous blood drive
Photo by Doug Cerretti

Starr Sutherland, Jr. Post 227 of The American Legion is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 9:30am to 4:00pm Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

By Doug Cerretti, Blood Program Leader

Starr Sutherland, Jr. Post 227 of The American Legion will host an American Red Cross blood drive Wednesday, January 21, 2024. 

Hosting a blood drive coincides with The American Legion’s core values of giving back to the community, not only to veterans and their families but also to the community in which we live. 

With a simple blood donation, we have the ability to help save the life of someone who could be a coworker, loved one or neighbor.

The postage stamp “Giving Blood Saves Lives” was Issued March 12, 1971 at a time when blood donations were not keeping up with demand. The stamp was meant to raise awareness of blood donor programs, thus increasing needed donations.

Blood supplies are low so please consider donating blood. You can sign up for American Red Cross Blood Drives at www.redcrossblood.org. By using the sponsor code "Shoreline", you can quickly get to the blood drive at Post 227 to sign up. Starr Sutherland, Jr. Post 227 of The American Legion is located at 14521 17th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155.

The American Red Cross and the NFL are partnering for the seventh year during National Blood Donor Month this January. Donate between January 1-25, 2026, to automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX in the San Francisco Bay Area, as our thank you for helping during the critical post-holiday time! 

Health emergencies don’t pause for holidays or game day. Donors are needed now: Step off the sidelines and roll up a sleeve to help patients in need.

The winner and guest will get to enjoy Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, CA, access to day-of in-stadium pregame activities, tickets to the official Super Bowl Experience, round-trip airfare, three-night hotel accommodations (Feb. 6-9, 2026), plus a $1,000 gift card for expenses.

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Veterans Day Celebration at Shoreline City Hall November 11, 2025

Shoreline City Hall

Story and Photos by Doug Cerretti

The Shoreline Veterans Association and the City of Shoreline celebrated their 19th annual Veterans Day celebration at Shoreline City Hall on November 11, 2025. 

Bugler James Kellet
Photo by Pam Barrett

Doors opened at 2:30pm with music performed by the Around the Sound Community band under the direction of Dr. Marcus Pimpleton. 

The program started with the “Call to Assembly” by Bugler Army Veteran James Kellett.

Air Force Veteran Larry Fischer welcomed all attendees followed by an invocation by Army Veteran Tiffany Bothell. 

Larry Fischer

After the presentation of the colors by the 103rd Brigade Coordination Team (BCT)-US Volunteers, Miss Symphony Ames sang the National Anthem followed by Air Force Veteran Charles Grenard who led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Larry Fischer explained that Veterans Day was originally known as Armistice Day, marking the end of WWI which occurred on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. 

It was officially named Veterans Day in 1954 and is always held on November 11. 

Laura Mork and Rod Dembowski

King County Councilman Rod Dembowski made remarks honoring veterans as both he and Laura Mork, Deputy Mayor of the City of Shoreline, took turns reciting the proclamation from King County. 

With Chris Roberts, Mayor of the City of Shoreline, called away, his wife Heather Roberts read the proclamation from the City of Shoreline. 

Symphony then sang America the Beautiful. 

Army Veteran Shirley Lovelace explained each item on a nearby table as our way of symbolizing the fact that members of our profession of arms are missing from our midst. They are commonly called POWs or MIAs.

Heather Roberts read the
proclamation from the
City of Shoreline

The Around the Sound Community Band then played a rousing rendition of the US Armed Forces Medley of the anthems for the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Space Forces and Coast Guard. 

Air Force Veteran Doug Cerretti explained the origin of Heroes Café Shoreline. From a modest beginning during the pandemic in 2021, the meeting has grown to be the largest gathering of veterans on a monthly basis in King County - a meeting where veterans, family, friends and the community gather for interaction and camaraderie and to reach out to veterans in need. 

Keynote Speaker Jim Armstrong

Larry Fischer then introduced the Keynote Speaker Jim Armstrong, retired Master Sergeant who spent 21 years in the active Army and Army reserve as a Cold War, Iraq and Afghanistan veteran. 

Jim related that after 9/11 the country came together and Veterans became very popular again. 

(R-L) Jim Armstrong, his wife Marie
 and daughter Maile

The term “Thank you for your Service” was born, free meals on Veterans Day and an awareness in the community about Veterans. 

This, Jim said, allowed the Veterans who served during the 70s and 80s to get that welcome home that was denied to them, especially the Vietnam Veterans. 

Remember, as Jim concluded, Veterans Day for us is every day and don't forget about all the veterans who live alone and are in need of our help. We should not remember them just one day of the year.

Symphony, Joel and David Ames

Symphony sang her final song, God Bless America, accompted by her Dad, Navy Veteran David Ames on guitar and her brother Joel Ames on drum. 

After closing remarks by Larry Fischer and Benediction by Tiffany Bothell, Bugler James Kellett played “Taps.” 

Veterans Day, an event honoring all of the brave men and women of our military and their service.

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Colonel James Siscel makes Veterans Day presentation at Echo Lake Elementary

Colonel James Siscel, USAF (Ret) returned to Echo Lake Elementary School, from where he retired in 2002, to give his Veterans Day presentation.

Colonel Siscel spoke about the conflicts where our flag has been carried and the wars and conflicts where our military service members have fought and died to protect the idea of democracy.

He ended with the background on the origins of Veterans Day and why we need to recognize our veterans past and living for their service.

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City of Shoreline honors veterans

Photo taken at the Monday, November 3, Council Meeting where Mayor Roberts shared a Veterans Day proclamation and presented it to local veterans.

From the City of Shoreline

This Veterans Day, we express our deepest gratitude to the brave individuals who have served our country. Your dedication, sacrifice, and service continue to inspire and strengthen our community.

Thank you for your service.

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Art by Whitney Potter: Veterans Day

 

Veterans Day commemorates the service of all U.S. veterans

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Veterans Day at Evergreen Washelli November 11, 2025

Decorated graves at Evergreen Washelli
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Honoring the brave men and women who serve our country. Veteran's Day 2025 - an event of gratitude, celebration, and remembrance.

Veterans Day 2025, Tuesday November 11, 2025

• Flag Placement at 10am
• Memorial Service at 11am

Come join us at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home & Cemetery for an event honoring all of the brave men and women of our military and their service.

Come rain or shine to our Veteran's Cemetery for this free, family friendly event. The public is invited to assist with placement of over 6,000 flags, music from the NW Junior Pipe Band, light refreshments, and a memorial service featuring speakers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

This in-person event will be a heartfelt gathering to pay tribute to those who have served our country.

11111 Aurora Avenue North

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City of Shoreline Veterans Day Program November 11, 2025

City of Shoreline Veterans Day Program 3pm Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at City Hall 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

Join the City of Shoreline and the Shoreline Veterans Association as we celebrate veterans.

Veterans of all U.S. military branches are invited, along with family and friends and those who would like to honor our veterans. 

There will be a short program followed by refreshments.

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