Oregon State Elks Association

Memorial flags were placed on the graves of 252 departed members of Seaside Elks Lodge. This year marked the 40^th time flags have been placed. The tradition was begun in 1972 by Exalted Ruler Clem Paulsen. This year’s crew consisted of eleven Elks members. The leader, Larry Johnson, was a member of the original group which included Phil Hingston, Cliff Basche, Herman Beaver and Dick Walsborn.