Washington SAR
Sons of the American Revolution
On Memorial Day, Spokane #1 conducted a flag- retirement ceremony in front of the veterans memorial in Pines Cemetery. It was attended by over 100 veterans and their families, as well as the mayor.
Will Palmer placed ceremonial wood from Mt. Vernon in the cauldron of fire.
Stan Wills is shown giving a speech about the history of Memorial Day.
Will Palmer and Lane Elliot are shown above. Due to windy conditions, Lane Elliot and Denny Shaw attended to flags so they wouldn't blow over.
Memorial Day Service
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