by Sue | Dec 7, 2020 | In Memory Of...
Each year on Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Survivors, veterans, and visitors from all over the world come together to honor and remember the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. A further 1,178 people were injured in the attack, which permanently sank two U.S. Navy battleships (the USS Arizona and the USS Utah) and destroyed 188 aircraft.
On Aug. 23, 1994, the United States Congress designated Dec. 7 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Every year, remembrance events are held at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, culminating in a commemoration ceremony on Dec. 7.
December 7, 2020
This years Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration’s theme, Above and Beyond the Call, represents a milestone of its own, as the first December 7 commemoration to follow the nationwide commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII. This year’s ceremony will focus on Battlefield O`ahu. Though the Japanese Empire focused on the destruction of the Pacific Fleet in Pearl Harbor, the attack encompassed the entire island with assaults on Army and Marine aviation bases as well as civilian facilities.
The experiences of the soldiers, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and sailors defending O`ahu, as well as the civilians caught in the crossfire, would exemplify courage under fire and perseverance. Their spirit at the beginning of the long crucible of war would frame the template for the securing of victory and peace. More information and photos can be seen at the National Park Service website.
by Sue | Jul 4, 2020 | In Memory Of...
Lonnie Pollard was a long-time Republican and served as a State Committeeman.
On Saturday April 18, 2020, Lonnie Glen Pollard, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at age 87 in Sequim.
Lonnie was born on October 1, 1932, in Hobart, Oklahoma, to Lonnie and Velva Pollard. Lonnie was a graduate of Renton HS in Renton. He served his country in the National Guard and in the Navy during the Korean War being at one time stationed on the Aircraft Carrier Essex.
In February 1954, he married Joan Marilyn Vincent who preceded him in death on December 4, 2000. Lonnie and Joan had three children, Linda, Dale, and Timothy. Lonnie also had two stepchildren, Kate and Michael. He was blessed with six grandchildren, and five great–grandchildren. (more…)
by Sue | Jun 1, 2020 | Clallam County News, From the Chair, In Memory Of...
Many of you knew my husband Bob. He was always so supportive, and by my side, especially in recent years; while I served first as State Committeewoman and currently as Chair. Before he retired, and was less able to work, he could be found putting up candidates’ signs for every race going all the way back to Jim Buck’s race for the State Legislature.
He fought valiantly against the Critical Areas Ordinance, going so far as to represent himself in court against a lawsuit brought to stop him, by then-commissioner, Steve Tharinger, et al. (The Building Industry of Washington, a couple of other counties, and other organizations came alongside him in that suit with Amicus Briefs, making its way to the Superior Court, where it was rejected by the State Supreme Court.) He also ran for county commissioner, and was elected as Clallam Conservation Board Supervisor. (more…)
by Sue | Jul 22, 2019 | In Memory Of...
Long-time Republican and Clallam County resident Lorraine Ross, passed away in July 2019. Born to Eugene and Gunda Wicox in 1919, in Minot, North Dakota. Lorraine was the third of eight children. The family moved to Montana for a short time, then on to Washington, were they settled at Alderwood Manor, now Wilcox Park, in Lynnwood. Lorraine graduated from Seattle Business College, in 1939.
Lorraine married Earl Meyer, in 1939, and had three children, Kathleen, Richard and Kristy. They divorced in 1950.
In 1951, she moved to Port Angeles and married Malcolm “Sandy” Ross, the love of her life. They had a son, Malcolm “Mac.” They spent 23 years together until “Sandy” was killed in a logging accident in 1974. She never married again.
Once settled in Port Angeles, she began by working at Rayonier, Inc. She soon began writing; working at the local paper and selling display ads. She wrote for the tourism guide, promoting the Olympic Peninsula and was Editor of Clallam County Shopper, among other writing endeavors throughout the years. Up until recently, you could find her opinions and views printed among the “Letters to the Editor” section of the paper. She always loved to write and has (more…)
by Sue | Jan 29, 2014 | GOP Commentary, In Memory Of...
An excellent, short film which says SO MUCH!
by Sue | Jun 15, 2012 | In Memory Of...
June 14, 2012 – Flag Day – Approximately 200 people gathered at the MacLeay Hall Grange to celebrate and remember the life of Robert (RW) “Bob” Robinson, who passed away recently, in an appropriate joint celebration of Flag Day. It was a time to honor Bob, with friends who had gone to elementary school with him, to fellow veterans of World War II. Here are a few photos:
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