Sponsors and Donations

Kenneth H. Goodsell

Kenneth H. Goodsell, my hero, my dad.

A young teenager as WW2 rocked the world, Ken volunteered as a Marine and was soon off to the war in the Pacific as a fighter pilot. From Guam to Saipan and finally to the Ryukyu Islands he fought countless aerial missions off the aircraft carriers below. The President of the United States presented him the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1945 for "heroism and extraordinary flight when performing operations". Never quitting, he went on and also battled in his Corsair during the Korean War.

A humble man and great father of eight, he never spoke about the atrocities of war or even his accomplishments. It was only after his death, did I realize what a heroic life he led to be just a part of the freedom that we all enjoy today. It is hard to believe how much emotion and anquish must have been packed in that loving body for so many years as his success never ceased after coming back home to a rebuilding America.

God bless you Kenny and all of our veterans......you are in our hearts forever.

Your son,

Nelson Goodsell

Annual Memorial Challenge Sponsors

Nelson and Kathy Goodsell

Heather Campbell

Dobie Steikunas

Stephen Seal

Doc's Marina Grill

San Diego, CA 1988

RATE/Rank - Captain

Service Branch

USNR 6/1965 - 11/1990

Born - 6/19/1943

Danbury, CT

Kenneth Richard Goodsell

Significant Duty Stations

HS - 8

FLTASWSCOL

HSL - 84

Significant Awards

Air Medal (2)

Navy Commendation Medal (2)

Meritorious Union Commendation (2)

Vietnam Service Medal

Vietnam Campaign Medal (3)

Nominated by Heather Campbell

Stephen Seal is Honoring

the United States Coast Guard

Comprised of nearly 42,000 extrodinary men and women, the United States Coast Guard is a unique branch of the military responsible for saving lives, protecting the environment,and defending America's coastlines and waterways.

All of this is done through 11 offical missions, which include Port and Water Way Security, Drug Interdiction, Aides to Navigation, Search and Rescue, Living Marine Resources, Marine Safety, Defense Readiness, Migrant Interdiction, Marine Environmental Protection, Ice Operations and Law Enforcement.

Borne on June 28, 1935 in Los Angeles, CA the family moved to Santa Barbara, CA shortly thereafter.

After graduating high school, Ed enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served our County in the Koreann War. Ed earned his Bachler's degree in Engineering and a Master's degree in Psychology. He spent his entire career in the Aerospace Industry and retired as President of Sunbank, in Paso Robles, CA befoer moving to the Santa Ynez Valley.

I first met Ed at Sunbank when I joined the company in 1991. Ed was the most amazing man, leader, mentor and friend. Ed has this innate ability to bring out the best in people, and the ability to allow people to shine through his mentorship, and help people grow both professionally and personally. His personality was one of perfect ballance; combining discipline, business sense, and a "can-do" attitude, all wrapped around the biggest heart anyone could ever imagine. Once you got past the Marine D.I. in him, you realized just how special this man was. We worked hard together, and played hard together too.

I am so grateful and honored to have known Ed, and to have worked for him, as he has forever shaped me, both personally and professionally. And I know for a fact that I am not the only one who feels this way.

Honored by Dobie Steikunas

Paul "Ed" Prutzman

Corporate Sponsors

Fleet Services

Gooses NNW Metal Art

Price Ford

Batson enterprises

Double DD Meats

Griffin Maclean Insurance

NW Plus Credit Union

Progressive Insurance

RMEF

Tracy's Insulation

TW Metals

Edward Jones

FHSC

Salmon University

Steelhead University

North Mason Lions Club

John's Sporting Goods - Everett

South King County Puget Sound Anglers

NW Yacht Brokers Association

Beta Zeta Master/Beta Sima Phi

Hood Canal Communications

Screamin' Reels Sportfishing

Orvis

Heavy Shot

Niagra Bottling

Johnny's Fine Foods Tacoma

High Tides Seafoods - Port Angeles

John Miller - State Farm Insurance - Port Angeles

Swains General Store - Port Angeles

Johns Sport Service

Bill Hermann - Hermann Brothers Logging and Construction - Port Angeles

Matthew Trucking - Port Angeles

Liberty Orchard Co. Inc.

Pete Wahlman

Saints Car Club

Renton Chapter of Puget Sound Anglers

Honoring Those Who Have Served - A challenge has been issued!

A donation challenge has been issued by Nelson and Kathy Goodsell. Kathy and Nelson would like to honor Kenneth H. Goodsell with an annual donation to Salmon for Soldiers. They are challening others to honor someone they love, who has served or is serving in a branch of the US military, by pledging to donate annually to Salmon for Soldiers. Deterine your own level of giving then to to our contact page and email us your contact information and let us know who you would like to honor. We will provide you with guidelines for sharing information and photos for your honoree.

Individual Sponsors

James and Connie Charton

Hood Canal Lions

Troy Saharic

Nelson and Kathy Goodsell

Bryan Monsaas/Cornelia Faust

Dobie Steikunas

John and Margaret Endsley

Robert White

Wayne and Dusty Blair

Thomas& Michele Stucker

Beta Sigma Phi Master Charter Stephen Seal

Dainara Burford

Mary Ann Kelso

Mount Vernon/Skagit Rotary

Roy Wyland

Anthony Warren

Roche Harbor Resort & Marina

Jill M. Marilley

Walmart Gooses' NNW Metal Art

Frank Pray

Clyde Franklin Wayne and Susi Laabs

Donna Taylor

Clive Coverdale

Rick Godwin

Miguel Cantu

Fidelity Charitable

Bill & Kren Bryant

Frank & Ann Reed

Jack and Elaine Gaudette Mukilteo Brewing Company LLC

Kurt Komarnitsky

North Mason Lions Club

Sean Derek

Steve Bivins

Michael Mullins North Mason Lions Club

US Submarine Veterans

Sheri Buretta

Christian Clewell

Lisa Coale

Dave and Angela Miller

Jess McCollum

Cheryl Tong

Michael Scott Allen