Downtown Juneau in Juneau Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
Alaska Commercial Fishermen's Memorial in Juneau
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2024
1. Alaska Commercial Fishermen's Memorial in Juneau Marker
Dedicated to the men and women who have given
their lives to the Alaska commercial fishing industry.
The purpose of this Memorial is to demonstrate support for the
commercial fishing industry by individuals, families, and
businesses; to salute the economic and social importance of
that industry within the State of Alaska; to remember those
commercial fishermen and women who have died; to provide a
quiet place for remembrance and reflection; and to serve as a
location for the annual Blessing of the Commercial Fishing Fleet
on the first Saturday morning in May.
No one here knows when
the fish will run
the fog will lift
the rain will stop
or how the sea can reach ashore
grab any man by the heart
drag him from bed
drowning in the dark
"Star of Kodiak" Unexpected Manna, by Gary H. Holthaus
[written on the donors marker]
Erected by the City of Juneau and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Disasters • Industry & Commerce
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Location. 58° 17.732′ N, 134° 24′ W. Marker is in Juneau, Alaska, in Juneau Borough. It is in Downtown Juneau. It can be reached from North Franklin Street. Memorial is along the waterfront, near the commercial fish processing plant and about 300 feet SSE of the Mount Roberts aerial tram. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 530 N Franklin St, Juneau AK 99801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Alaska, in Tlingit and Haida & Tsimshian Region. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, the Inside Passage, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Russian Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Haa Aanν (a few steps from this marker); Southeast Alaska Commercial Fishing (within shouting distance of this marker); Shangukeidν Kootιeyaa (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Commercial Fishing (about 400 feet away); Changing South Franklin (about 600 feet away); Gold! (about 600 feet away); Downtown Juneau (about 600 feet away); People's Wharf (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Juneau.
Regarding Alaska Commercial Fishermen's Memorial in Juneau. The list of fallen fishermen can be found on the link, and includes those who died at home, died at sea, or were lost at sea.
Also see . . .
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2024
2. Alaska Commercial Fishermen's Memorial in Juneau and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2024
3. Alaska Commercial Fishermen's Memorial in Juneau Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2024
4. Alaska Commercial Fishermen's Memorial in Juneau Entrance and Sponsors Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2024
5. Alaska Commercial Fishermen's Memorial in Juneau Recent Deaths
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2024
6. Alaska Commercial Fishermen's Memorial in Juneau Recent Deaths
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2024
7. Alaska Commercial Fishermen's Memorial in Juneau Recent Deaths
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2024
8. Alaska Commercial Fishermen's Memorial in Juneau Medallion
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2024
9. Alaska Commercial Fishermen's Memorial in Juneau Sponsors Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 390 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on October 2, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
