A funeral service was held for Al on Saturday, December 12 at Holy Rosary Church in Edmonds. An “Honor Guard” of Post 8870 members was front and center to bid our comrade farewell.
At the December Post meeting Mike Reagan presented a portrait of Al to his wife and family.
Al lived his entire life in Washington, in Ellensburg, Shoreline and Carnaton. Al was a Marine, having served in Korea in 1954-55. Following discharge he returned home, and attended Everett Community College where he played football. He worked in sales in the food and beverage industry until his retirement. Al is surviced by his wife, four children, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.