Floyd Nay Sr. Bench - Waldport, Oregon
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member ddtfamily
N 44° 26.066 W 124° 03.535
10T E 415723 N 4920671
Dedicated bench at the Port of Alsea
Waymark Code: WMHMQX
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 07/24/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 1

This bench is located across from the marina at the Port of Alsea in Waldport. It honors Fred Nay, Sr.

According to Mr. Nay's obituary: "He was born in Lake Bronson, Minn. on April 30, 1923 to Paul and Blenda (Blomqist) Nay. He went into the Civilian Conservation Crps for a year and then joined the Army in 1944 serving with the 494th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 12th Armored Division. He retired as a Tech Sergeant in 1963. He then joined the Teamsters to work in the shipping industry until retiring in 1983.

He married Fusa Yoshiyama in Yokohama, Japan on December 19, 1951.

He enjoyed crabbing, fishing, cutting wood, cooking and throwing parties. He was a member of the Moose Lodge of Waldport, the American Legion, Lincoln County Sheriff's Posse, Sons of Norway, and 12th Armored Division "The Hell Cats."


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Where is this bench located?: Located at the Port of Alsea, near the marina

Who is this bench honoring?: Floyd Nay Sr.

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