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Volunteers and students lead cleanup and fundraising at Marshfield cemetery, public commenter says
Summary
During public comment at the Oct. 3 Coos Bay Parks Commission work session, a resident described a recent student‑led dedication of three headstones for veterans from the Philippines, an alumni‑oriented crowdfunding drive, and scheduled community cleanups involving Coast Guard volunteers and local Lions tournament coordination.
A resident speaking during public comment at the Coos Bay Parks Commission work session on Oct. 3 described recent volunteer efforts and fundraising to restore and maintain the Marshfield cemetery.
The commenter said students organized a dedication that honored three veterans who served in the Philippines and had not previously received headstones, and that the American Legion Honor Guard and local clergy supported the event. "We dedicated 3 headstones for people, veterans who had served in The Philippines but had never received headstones," the commenter said.
The speaker said volunteers are running a small alumni‑focused crowdfunding campaign suggesting modest donations to encourage participation and raised a separate cleanup effort scheduled for the coming Friday and Saturday, with a Coast Guard chief coordinating a work party and the Lions tournament affecting parking. The speaker also noted student involvement in media outreach: two students are producing a short radio presentation and plan to air veterans’ biographies on local KKMHS radio ahead of Veterans Day.
Commissioners thanked the speaker for the update; commissioners did not take any formal action during the public comment period. The remarks were recorded as public comment and will be part of the commission’s consideration as it plans outreach and volunteer coordination for cemetery work.
