13 Jan Veterans Memorial

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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