Bonney-Watson to host special Veterans Day ceremony
Tue, 10/28/2014
Over the past 146 years, Bonney-Watson has laid thousands of veterans to rest, at our own cemetery at Washington Memorial Park in SeaTac, at Mount Tahoma National Cemetery in Auburn, and at cemeteries around the Puget Sound.
On Nov. 11, we will celebrate these and all of our nation’s service men and women with our Annual Veterans Day celebration.
• Tuesday, Nov. 11
• 10:00 am
• Veteran’s Court of Honor at Bonney-Watson / Washington Memorial Park
• 16445 International Boulevard in SeaTac, WA 98188 (206) 242-1787
The ceremony will include a presentation of memorial wreaths with bagpiper. In addition, we will add a special recognition for each veteran who was buried at Washington Memorial Park during this past year. The program will be followed by a full hot brunch and a showing of the National Geographic documentary Arlington: Field of Honor in the Washington Memorial Chapel. This powerful film will take us on a tour of one of America’s most sacred places while exploring its history and traditions.
Everyone in attendance will receive a free 2015 Patriotic pocket planner. In addition, one lucky attendee will win an American flag, flown over the U.S. Capitol on their behalf, in a beautiful wooden flag case.
“We were so gratified by the strong attendance at this ceremony last year and we look forward to continued support,” said Cameron Smock, president of Bonney-Watson. “This is just a small thing we can do to thank veterans and current military members for their service to our country, and give people a chance to gather to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. All are welcome to join us that day.”
About Bonney-Watson
Founded in 1868, Bonney-Watson provides funeral, cremation and cemetery services from five Puget Sound-area locations, including Capitol Hill in Seattle, SeaTac, Ballard, Federal Way, and our newest location, Southwest Mortuary, in Ranier Beach. Family-owned since the beginning, they are now the oldest continually operating business in Seattle. As one of the region’s largest funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers, Bonney-Watson is known for their inspired staff, exceptional care and community service.