Originally published May 27, 2012 at 5:44 PM | Page modified May 28, 2012 at 10:51 AM
Monday's Memorial Day events honor the fallen
A listing of Monday's events for Memorial Day
BETTINA HANSEN / THE SEATTLE TIMES
Ron Trebon of Edmonds visits his best friend from childhood, Steven R. Ihly, who died at 17 years old while serving in the Korean War. Ihly was an Army corporal, serving in the 378th combat engineers division. "I've been visiting him for over 50 years now," said Trebon, who is a veteran of the Air Force.
Memorial Day events
Dinner and special events
Memorial Day celebration dinner and entertainment, noon Monday, Bridge Park senior community, 3204 S.W. Morgan St., Seattle; free, all events require reservations (206-938-6394 or www.bridgepark.us).
Memorial Day trains
Museum salutes military with special $5 round-trip fare to anyone with a valid current military ID; trains depart every 90 minutes beginning 11 a.m., Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 S.E. King St., and at 11:30 a.m. from the North Bend Depot, 205 McClellan St., North Bend, $10-$15 (425-888-3030 or www.trainmuseum.org).
Museum of Flight
Free admission Monday to veterans, and free admission Memorial Day through Labor Day for active-duty military and their families (with ID); ceremony and music honoring military service, noon-2 p.m. Monday, Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; $9-$17 (206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org).
Memorial Day ceremony, Garden of Remembrance
Brief ceremony with presentation of the colors, music honoring service members killed in duty, 10 a.m. Monday, Benaroya Hall Garden of Remembrance, at the south and west sides of Benaroya Hall, Second Avenue and University Street, Seattle; free.
Seattle Veterans Museum
Seattle Veterans Museum, with more than 1,000 pieces of military history, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday; Second Avenue between Union and University streets (west side of Benaroya Hall) in downtown Seattle; donations accepted. (www.seattleveteransmuseum.org)
Memorial Day service
Gather to remember, honor and celebrate those who gave their lives in service to the United States and loved ones no longer with us, 11 a.m. Monday, Acacia Memorial Park, 14951 Bothell Way N.E., Seattle; free (206-362-5525 or www.acaciafuneralhome.com/).
Memorial Day service
Concert, 1:30 p.m., Memorial Day ceremony to honor America's fallen soldiers, 2 p.m. Monday, free; followed by guided tour of the Veterans Memorial Cemetery to learn about the lives of the Medal of Honor recipients; $5 donation for Avenue of Flags suggested; Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, 11111 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle (206-362-5200 or www.washelli.com).
Memorial Day service
American Legion Cathay Post No. 196 honors America's armed forces members who have given their lives for their country, 4 p.m. Monday, Hing Hay Park, 409 Maynard Ave. S., Seattle (425-502-9225).
Memorial Day ceremony
Presentation of Colors by local veterans, POW/MIA remembrance ceremony, music; limited seating, bring chairs, 11 a.m. Monday, Edmonds Memorial Cemetery, 820 15th St. S.W., Edmonds; free (425-771-4741 or www.cemetery.edmondswa.gov).
Tahoma National Cemetery
Bugle to the Colors, Presentation of Colors, guest speakers, music, laying of wreaths, rifle salute, Echo Taps, 1 p.m., Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 Southeast 240th St., Kent (425-432-6516).
Tankfest Northwest
Display of historic military vehicles and artillery weapons, Puget Sound Military Vehicle Collector's Club parade, tank driving and firing demonstrations, kids' activities, radio-controlled tanks, food vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Flying Heritage Collection, 3407 109th St S.W., Everett; $8-$12, veterans admitted free (877-342-3404 or www.flyingheritage.com).
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