Ernest Bloch Memorial Wayside – July 2018

The primary reason for creating this memorial to composer, Ernest Bloch, is the fact that he lived nearby from 1941 to 1959. He came to this point on a fateful day in 1941 as he was returning from fulfilling his obligations at UC Berkeley, heading back to the Portland area where his son lived. Having discovered Agate Beach and the house here, he and his wife, Marguerite, moved into the only house they would ever own.

Memorial Grove (Dedication) – June 1969

A blazing campfire lit up the surrounding woods and a table piled high with all manner of food and drink added to the convivial atmosphere. By some remarkable chance a radio tuned spontaneously to a San Francisco station gave forth the first powerful theme of Bloch’s SACRED SERVICE! Everyone held their breath in unbelief We all settled in various cars and tuned all the radios on the same wavelength, filling the forest with music. It was as if the Fates had decided to contribute a fitting and significant conclusion to this memorable event.