The Finnish American Folk Festival of Naselle is pleased to welcome . . .

Wayne Beals

Presentations and discussions led by Wayne Beals of Puyallup, Washington, about the Civil War in Finland and the role Finland played during World War II will take place on July 25 and 26. Mr. Beals will also display and discuss his collection of Finnish war memorabilia on those same days of the festival.

Mr. Beals has been independently studying the history of Finland for 22 years. He has traveled to Finland five times to pursue these studies and to interview Finnish war veterans. He is currently developing a website: www.finnishmilitaryguns.com.

When asked if he is Finnish, he replies, No, I’m Scottish and my ancestors fought in skirts! Mr. Beals is a 29-year veteran police officer with the City of Tacoma, currently serving as Community Liaison Officer as well as in Bomb Tech.