By David Rosen

Today marked the 73rd Annual Easter Sunrise Service at Forest lawn Cemetery located at 6701 30th Ave s.w.

The service began around 6:30 am. About 95 people were in attendance.

Ron Rice from West Side Presbyterian Church opened the ceremonies with a prayer.

After opening prayer was a scripture reading by Pastor Randy Leskovar from Calvary Chapel followed by the Sermon which was read by Pastor Dan Johnson of Westside Foursquare Church.

Pastor Ron Marshall from First Lutheran Church of West Seattle gave the Offering and the service concluded by Father John Madigan from Holy Rosary Church giving the Benediction.

After the service was over people enjoyed an overflowing Easter breakfast.

The Sunrise Service is sponsored by the West Seattle Ministerial Association in cooperation with Forest Lawn Cemetery and Funeral Home. They noted their indebtedness to their staff for hosting, furnishing the refreshments, and the physical set-up for this service.

A special thanks was given to the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle for providing greeters and ushers, something they faithfully do each year.