Annual Memorial Event to Honor Oregon Commercial Fishing Fleet
The men and women who have contributed to the commercial fishing activities in Oregon over the past eight decades are set to be remembered at the Annual Charleston Fisherman’s Memorial “Blessing of the Fleet” on Memorial Day.
The event is expected to include a speech by marine services firm owner William Elderkin, a color guard by the U.S. Coast Guard and the ringing of the 1954 Buoy Bell, which is to be rung for every name read, a nod to the fishermen and women who relied on the bell’s sound for safe navigation, according to the announcement.
Names to be added to the Industry Plaque this year include Roy C. Cameron, Michael L. Workman, Amos Allen “Red” Astor, James “Jim” Nash, W.A. “Rusty” Shield and Scott Heath.
The Fishermen's Memorial Plaque is expected to include J. B. Jo...