A Decade of Healing
 

A number of events are planned for June 10th to help our community commemorate the tragedy we lived through, the healing that has occurred, and the accomlshments that have been made. We hope you will join us in some or all of these events.

Interpretive Tour Of Whatcom Creek - A number of interpretive stations will be set up between Whatcom Falls Park and Racine Street. A self-guiding booklet will soon be available.

Memorial Walk - On June 10th walk the path of the fire to hear stories of tragedy and restoration. The walk will start at 3:30 pm (when the pipeline burst) at the stone bridge in Whatcom Falls Park and proceed to Racine Street. Limited shuttle service back to Whatcom Falls Park will be available. For more information click here.

Community Gathering - At 6 pm we will gather at Maritime Heritage Park to listen to local, state, and national speakers, listen to some music, and share our thoughts of the past and prayers for the future.

Display & Information - During the week leading up to and following June 10th a display of the history and accomplishments of the Whatcom Creek tragedy will be available for viewing in the entryway of the Bellingham City Hall.

To view the poster of June 10th events click here

How you can help
 

We Need Your Stories

We want to tell the story of this 10 year journey in the words of those who were moved by the tragedy of June 10, 1999. Please share your story of how this event moved you, and in what ways it may have changed your life over the past 10 years. We will post as many of the stories recieved as we can here on this site.

Please keep your stories to no more than 750 words. You can email your stories to journey@pstrust.org

Photos, Video, Artwork

We also would like to get copies of any photos, videos, or artwork that belong to you that you would like to share. We know many pictures were taken that day, but very few of them have been shared throughout the community. Please help fill this gap in the record of this tragedy. Material can be emailed to journey@pstrust.org or mailed to 1155 N State St., Suite 609, Bellingham, WA 98225

 
1155 North State, Suite 609 Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: 360-543-5686 Fax: 360-543-0978