Snohomish, WA – The Snohomish Community Memorial was unveiled at a Memorial Day ceremony held on May 29, 2023, at the new Snohomish Carnegie Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Snohomish. The memorial, in the shape of an obelisk, had been moved from its home to the G.A.R. Cemetery, just outside of town, while the historic building was restored. This obelisk honors about 80 veterans from Snohomish and the surrounding area who died fighting in conflicts dating from World War I through Vietnam and to Iraq. The original 1961 dedication pamphlet provides us words that ring true to this day, “In memory of those who gave their lives that we might live.” Senator Lovick and Mayor Redmon led remarks alongside leaders from Veteran Service Organizations in town. The Snohomish High School Marine Corps JROTC provided the color guard and shadow taps were played. Additional site elements are planned for a future date. If one finds themselves ever in the area, pass by 105 Cedar Avenue in downtown Snohomish to pay your respects to our honored war dead and then swing by our American Legion Post 96 near Avenue D on First Street.
Story by Tom Kreinbring VFW Post 921
