Peninsula Memorial Day

Betsy Schultz, left, and Claire Rausch unveil a painting especially drawn for the Captain Joseph House on Monday. The artwork was done by a Michael Reagan, a veteran who features military men and women who have been lost in the service to their country. This was the 12th Memorial Day ceremony held at Captain Joseph House, at 1108 S. Oak St. in Port Angeles, which is now open to Gold Star families. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Betsy Schultz, left, and Claire Rausch unveil a painting especially drawn for the Captain Joseph House on Monday. The artwork was done by a Michael Reagan, a veteran who features military men and women who have been lost in the service to their country. This was the 12th Memorial Day ceremony held at Captain Joseph House, at 1108 S. Oak St. in Port Angeles, which is now open to Gold Star families. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Betsy Schultz, left, and Claire Rausch unveil a painting especially drawn for the Captain Joseph House on Monday. The artwork was done by a Michael Reagan, a veteran who features military men and women who have been lost in the service to their country. This was the 12th Memorial Day ceremony held at Captain Joseph House, at 1108 S. Oak St. in Port Angeles, which is now open to Gold Star families.

Rick Castellano of Whidbey Island stands beside the honor guard as he plays Taps during a Memorial Day Service at the military cemetery at Fort Worden State Park on Monday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Rick Castellano of Whidbey Island stands beside the honor guard as he plays Taps during a Memorial Day Service at the military cemetery at Fort Worden State Park on Monday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

A woman is alone in her thoughts as she honors a veteran buried in the military cemetery at Fort Worden State Park on Monday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

A woman is alone in her thoughts as she honors a veteran buried in the military cemetery at Fort Worden State Park on Monday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Attendees hold a row of American flags during Memorial Day ceremonies at Mt. Angeles Cemetery on Monday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Attendees hold a row of American flags during Memorial Day ceremonies at Mt. Angeles Cemetery on Monday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Gerald Rettela, representing Korean War veterans, lays a wreath as a part of Memorial Day ceremonies at Mt. Angeles cemetery on Monday. The ceremony was run by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6787 Carlsborg. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Gerald Rettela, representing Korean War veterans, lays a wreath as a part of Memorial Day ceremonies at Mt. Angeles cemetery on Monday. The ceremony was run by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6787 Carlsborg. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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