West Seattle Saturday scene: Final tribute to a firefighter

firefightermemorial.jpg

WSB contributing photojournalist Matt Durham reports: Saturday afternoon, ladder trucks could be seen crossing their “sticks” in memory of CDR Max Joseph Roushman Jr. in front of Forest Lawn Funeral Home in West Seattle. Max Joseph Roushman Jr. was born on August 29, 1919 and graduated from Cleveland High School. Roushman served 34 years in the Navy, primarily flying as a pilot. After retiring, Roushman became a volunteer for King County Fire District #2 in Burien. From 1993 to 2005, Max served as a Fire Commissioner for King County. His full biography is online here. (Prints of Matt’s WSB photos and his other work are available through his site, MattDurhamPhotography.com.)

2 Replies to "West Seattle Saturday scene: Final tribute to a firefighter"

  • OP February 17, 2008 (12:46 am)

    Saw the triangle on my (3rd) trip to Home Depot today, and I saluted. God’s speed, Mr. Roushman.

  • LA in the Junction February 17, 2008 (4:12 pm)

    Thanks for sharing the photo and the story, one of the things that makes West Seattle great is we remember our community heroes.

Sorry, comment time is over.