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Memorial Day

Sacrifice honored: Silverton, Mount Angel events

By James Day Memorial Day, which honors those Americans who died in the service of their country, will include observances in both Silverton and Mount Angel. The Silverton events, sponsored by Post 7 of the American Legion, begin Friday, May 24, with an 8 a.m. uncovering of the six service flags at Town Square Park. Included will be the Space […]

Patricia Uffelman of Portland, who accompanied the Dutch guests, received a photo of Mt. Angel men who served in WWII. She recognized two of her uncles in the picture.. Submitted Photo

Dutch guests attend Mt. Angel’s Memorial Day

Mt. Angel welcomed some special guests for its annual Memorial Day remembrance at Calvary Cemetery and the American Legion Hall. Jo Kikken and sister-in-law Thecia Kikken came to Mt. Angel from the Margraten, Netherlands, where the Kikken family has adopted the grave of Army Lt. Charles F. Wagner, a Mt. Angel resident and B-17 pilot who died on mission over […]