Edmonds, Wash. – Members of Edmonds VFW Post 8870 participated in the Edmonds Memorial Day Event at the Edmonds Veteran’s Plaza on Monday, May 29, 2023. Over 60 Post 8870 and American Legion Post 66 members, wives, family members and others attended. Post Chaplain Dan Doyle said the opening prayer. Junior National Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Robert Olivarez Jr. was the keynote speaker. Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson said a few words. Post member Jim Traner handed out pins to Vietnam Veterans and family members. Army National Guard Retired Member Chris Edwards played “Taps”. The event was planned by VFW Post 8870 in partnership with the City of Edmonds.
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