Carolyn Dankers
Event Public Affairs Coordinator
(360)769-7415
E-mail: c.dankers@wavecable.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 15, 2009
Lone Sailor Statue to stand watch over Bremerton waterfront honoring the men and women of the Nation’s Sea Services
BREMERTON, Wash. – Historical dedication of the Lone Sailor Statue to take place in an exciting celebration on Saturday May 23, 2009 on the new Bremerton Breakwater at 2:00pm. The public is invited to a dedication ceremony of the first Lone Sailor Statue in the Pacific Northwest. There are 11 statues nationwide that honor those who serve. The statue will greet ships and visitors as they enter Sinclair Inlet or walk the Bremerton shoreline.
The event will include patriotic music, a helicopter flyover, sailor participation, tall ships, other iconic vessels and keynote speakers that include Congressman Norm Dicks and Navy Region Northwest Commander, Admiral James Symonds.
This event, joining the Kitsap Harbor Festival, will be a day to remember. The Festival features a Kitsap Cup Regatta, Boats Afloat Boat Show and other nautical events.
For additional information about the Lone Sailor Statue visit www.lonesailor-bremerton.org/. Learn more about the Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Council of the Navy League of the United States visit www.brem-olympic.nlus.us .
MEDIA NOTE: Media is invited to attend the dedication. Please arrive NLT 1:30pm and meet your escort at the Port of Bremerton Marina Office located on the lower level of the Bremerton Harbor boardwalk. Please call Carolyn Dankers to let her know if you are coming so she can ensure access to advantage points for quality photo and sound.
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