Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Celebrating the U.S. Navy in Rockport
Friday,
July 11th marked the commencement of the annual Rockport Navy
Weekend, a special tradition commemorating the celebrated and rich history of
the US Navy and its unique connection with Rockport. The weekend’s festivities
were appealing for all age groups, featuring events such as United States Naval
Academy sailboat tours, a pancake breakfast, a free concert performance from
the Northeast Navy Pops Ensemble, and kickball games with mixed teams of sailors,
midshipmen, and children.
I am
honored to have had the chance to join the hundreds of current military
personnel, veterans, and enthusiastic Rockport and Cape Ann community members
in the weekend’s celebrations, where I was also able to present a citation to MA1
Jose Gonzalez after his re-enlistment ceremony during Saturday’s softball game.
I am
always impressed with the Rockport Navy Committee’s job in coordinating the
weekend’s festivities, and was happy to see such a great turn out from the
community. Posted below are several photos I was able to capture from the
weekend’s events.
