Recently, Historic Everett held a history night event at The Anchor. What a special evening for an audience of around 100 local citizens and history enthusiasts. I attended with a couple of friends. Dinner was served at the event. The topic of the night was the 99th anniversary of the historically significant Everett Massacre, which occurred in November 1916.
The president of Historic Everett, Andrea Tucker, kicked off the evening and turned the mic over to Steve Bertrand. Speaking with great knowledge, eloquence and tastefully mixing in great humor to the joy of the audience, Bertrand presented a wonderful slide show that masterfully brought to life the armed and deadly conflict between industrial workers called the “Wobblies” and local law authorities involved. At the time, the events of the massacre garnered national reporting.
Obviously the “Bloody Sunday” event is rightfully remembered and preserved, thanks to purposeful organizations like Historic Everett. Steve Bertrand, whom I know of, but have never personally met, is a teacher/coach in the Everett School District and, I for one think, a Renaissance-type talent to be greatly valued by our local community and school district. Keep it up, Steve! Thank you, Andrea Tucker, Steve Bertrand and Historic Everett for your mission, for this great educational event and certainly for the many other events to come!
Greg Rielly
Everett
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