Quoted from the infomation hand-out:
“This paddle-out is in honor of those men and women who died during the Vietnam War.”
“In the spirit of the Hawaiian tradition, a ceremonial paddle-out is often performed by surfers who wish to remember and honor those who have given their lives. For many Vietnam Veterans, the ocean and the freedom of surfing has provided a unique escape from the memories of war.”
When and Where: Sunday, September 30, 2007, Oceanside, California. At the O’side Pier and Amphitheater, 300 North Pacific Street.
Check-in at 11:30 am. Ceremony starts at 1:00 pm.
Activities will include. Speakers from Camp Pendelton Marine Base. A helicopter fly-over. 21 gun salute. Music and food.
For full information go to: www.VVMPaddleout.org.
I think this is the right thing at the right time for a lot of people. God Bless the men and women who put it all on the line, and sometimes make the ultimate sacrifice.
Doug