HUCKLEBERRIES: Mission accomplished
A crowd gathers in December 1972 to dedicate the Freedom Tree in honor of POW Fred McMurray.
Photo courtesy of Museum of North Idaho
Former POW Fred McMurray, right, and his wife, Judy, watch a parade in the airman’s honor in front of the Freedom Tree in April 1973.
Photo courtesy of the Coeur d'Alene Press archives
A patriotic statue, carved by artist Jeff May from the original Freedom Tree, graces the Veterans Memorial Plaza at McEuen Park. The new Freedom Tree grows in the background.
Photo courtesy of the Coeur d'Alene Press archives
Betty Gardner stands in front of her metal artwork for the Human Rights Education Institute in December 2005.
Wally Adams, left, and his brother, John, pose at Coeur d'Alene Tractor in 2006 with a restored 1954 Ford 8N tractor.
Photo courtesy of the Coeur d'Alene Press archives
Manager Tim Shay prepares to open the Olive Garden in 2001.
Photo courtesy of the Coeur d'Alene Press archives
An era ends Jan. 1, 1986, when Bob Templin’s old North Shore Resort closes for the last time.
Photo courtesy of the Coeur d'Alene Press archives
Linda and Chris Jones of Spirit Lake hold baby Declan, whose numeric birthday is easy to remember: 1/1/01, or Jan 1, 2001.
Photo courtesy of the Coeur d'Alene Press archives
Quality safety features at Lake Tower in January 1981 enable firefighters to save apartments and residents.
Photo courtesy of the Coeur d'Alene Press archives
Firefighters treat Lake Tower resident Wes Hamlet during a 1981 fire.
Photo courtesy of the Coeur d'Alene Press archives
Tears fell when the Freedom Tree was toppled almost 13 years ago.
For decades, the towering Norway spruce stood at the southern end of Fourth Street, a symbol of freedom and a memorial to veterans, like POW Fred McMurray.
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