Our classmates may be gone, but they will never be forgotten.
Northshore School District and a dedicated group of community members worked together to create a memorial honoring Northshore students who gave their lives serving in the United States Military. The memorial was built near the entrance to Pop Keeney Stadium and is comprised of a granite monument and bench.
The memorial honors the following service people:
World War II
Edwin B. Andersen USA
Joseph O. Earl USN
Malcom Lawty USN
Harlan Swanson, UNS
Morris Wollen USN
Vietnam
Darrell E. Ayers USMC
Thomas E. Hicks, USA
Daniel W. Keo USMC
Michael L. Lickey USA
Charles R. Slusser USA
Phillip R. Smith USA
Richard C. Worthington Jr. USA
In Theater
Ross LaTorra USAF
Iraq
Patrick S. Myrick USN
Afghanistan
Jason Bogar USA
Nicholas A. Madrazo USMC
Submitting Names of Fallen Students
If you know of a Northshore student who was killed in action and while on duty, please contact VFW Post 4314 at Qm@vfw4314.org. Please provide them with the service person’s name, high school, last year and grade level of high school, and proof of eligibility.
Eligibility requirements include having been a Northshore student, killed in action on active duty and while on duty.
Names will be added to the memorial on an annual basis.
The Memorial
The monument is made of granite and is engraved with the five emblems of branches of service will be below these quotes.
“In Memory of our fallen Northshore School District classmates who lost their lives fighting for our country. They gave the ultimate sacrifice, and we will be forever thankful”.
“In Honor of the men and women from Northshore School District who have served honorably and courageously to protect our freedoms and liberties while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.”
and “Our classmates may be gone, but they will never be forgotten.”
Supporting our efforts
The memorial is 100% funded by donations from the community and grants from Veteran’s organizations. The original monument was completed and dedicated on May 27, 2019
VFW Posts 4314 and 3348 have teamed up with Northshore Schools Foundation to continue to raise funds for the maintenance and updating of the memorial
Donate now. https://northshoreschoolsfoundation.kindful.com/?campaign=298975
Want to get more involved? Please contact:
VFW Post 4314, Burien Highline
616 SW 152nd St. Burien, WA 98166
Jim Morrison, Quartermaster VFW Post 4314, (BHS, Class of 1964)
206-218-6764
Qm@vfw4314.org or jim@comcast.net
VFW Post 3348, Blackburn-Aurora Seattle/Shoreline)
P.O. Box 55164 Seattle WA 98155
Thom Fermstad, Quartermaster VFW Post 3348, (parent of IHS graduates and Bothell resident)
425-766-5987
vfw3348@comcast.net
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