In 1962, the children and grandchildren of Christopher and Lucy Ottman gathered at the family home on NE 33rd Avenue in Portland, oregon  to celebrate their parent’s  50th anniversary. In the video below, Miriam Vinnard tells the story of this memorable family reunion.  1962 Portland reunion.  Here is a fine 50th anniversary photo.

Recently Alisa discovered the fate of Peteris Akmens, brother of Christopher Ottman.  This wonderful slide show tells the story of his final days.  

Ghost of the Baltic

What other stories can we tell  here?