By Jim Green and John Thompson

Our friend Bob Nelson passed away on May 25.

Bob was a longtime Combat flier who had suffered from ALS for the past several years.

A funeral will be held at the Tahoma National Cemetery, (18600 S.E. 240th Street, Kent, WA 98042) on Sept. 11 at 3 p.m.

In addition, a memorial bash BBQ will be held at VFW Post 2995 (4330 148th Ave N.E., Redmond, WA 98052) on Sept.15 from noon to 6 p.m. A band will be playing. For more information, download a flyer with details of the service and barbecue.

Please join us for one or both of the events celebrating Bob’s life.