A sign and messages honoring Don Wong at Norman Rockwell Elementary School.  - Photo courtesy of Angie Bindon Ballas/Facebook
Photo courtesy of Angie Bindon Ballas/Facebook
A sign and messages honoring Don Wong at Norman Rockwell Elementary School.

Celebration of life ceremony set for coach Wong on Feb. 27


February 26, 2013 · 11:26 AM

A celebration honoring the life of coach Don Wong will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 27 in the Redmond Middle School gym, 10055 166th Ave. N.E. Refreshments will be provided by the Wong family.

In tribute to the coach, attendees are invited to wear shorts and Hawaiian shirts or T-shirts. There will be an open-microphone period in which attendees can share their memories of Don.

Parking at Redmond Middle School will be limited, so overflow parking may be available at Horace Mann Elementary School, just around the corner at 17001 N.E. 104th St.

Condolences for the family can be sent to: Wong family, 12139 S.E. Flavel St., Portland, OR 97266.

 

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