Fallen soldiers memorial dedicated Saturday at Saghalie | Slideshow

By GREG ALLMAIN
Federal Way Mirror reporter
May 17, 2012 · Updated 11:24 AM 

Tyler Stewart of Boy Scout Troop 330 put together a "living war memorial" as part of his Eagle scout project. (SEE PHOTOS)

Stewart planted three oak trees at Saghalie Middle School park to honor the three soldiers from Federal Way who have died in combat in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. The dedication ceremony was held on Saturday, May 12.

Those honored were: Army Specialist Dennis M. Williams, Army Private First Class Erin L. McLyman, and Army Sergeant Brandon S. Hocking. The families of the fallen were on hand for Stewart's dedication, along with Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest and others.

 

Contact Federal Way Mirror reporter Greg Allmain at gallmain@fedwaymirror.com or 253-925-5565 ext. 5054.

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