The Service of Remembrance was held at Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor on Monday, May 31.
MUSN Dinos San Pedro of the Navy Band Northwest plays a piano prelude. (Photos by Karina Andrew)
Oak Harbor Mayor Robert Severns addresses the audience.
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island color guard, along with OHHS NJROTC, ORION Sea Cadets and Sons of the American Revolution color guards, present the colors.
MU2 Brenton Mitchell of the Navy Band Northwest sings the National Anthem.
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen addresses the crowd.
The Veteran Service Organization lays honorary wreaths.
Rear Admiral William J. McDaniel speaks.
A flag marks a grave before the crowd.
Captain Matt Arny speaks.
Amy Malmkar sings “From Sea to Shining Sea.”
Navy NW region Gold Star coordinator Hailey Chittick speaks.
Kent-Meridian VFW Post 6785 performs a rifle volley.
MU2 Catherine Chauvot plays “Echo Taps.”
Lieutenant Joshua Whiteside offers the benediction.
AR Johnathan Ferrell, center, plays “Amazing Grace,” accompanied by Don Scobie and Shannon Mowatt.
H-60 Search and Rescue does a flyover following the service.
