Edmonds, who I believe considers itself the All American town of Washington state (and it almost is), is lacking one significant thing that pulls it down a notch; there is no park out of the 22 parks listed on the Edmonds Park Departments website that commemorates veterans. I grew up in a town that had war heroes on horses in downtown parks. My high school had a wall with the names of the alumni who were killed in WWII. Sure, there is a rock over at the Edmonds Historical Museum with some names on it but no real park. The last two parks dedicated in Edmonds were named after worthy people but did not recognize veterans. We are now in pursuit of a small patch of grass along Hwy. 104 to have a simple memorial to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. If you are familiar with the ferry holding lanes, it is a small patch of grass adjacent to the public restrooms. The thought is a simple inverted rifle, boots, and helmet with a flag pole for the American and POW/MIA flags and a bench facing the memorial for those who wish to sit. Since hundreds of thousands of vehicles use the ferry each year, this would be the most viewed memorial south of the Peace Arch.
American Legion Post 66 in Edmonds will also be assisting in the project (since the membership between the two Posts are virtually the same). Ron Clyborne who is a member of both Posts has agreed to chair the committee. Hopefully, we can get something done in the near future (two years) on this project.