Comedian Steve Trevinoprovided the evening's entertainment
the blue lighting on the ship was almost an eerie feeling as we headed back to the hotel
Sunday 9/11/16
Glenda & Doug were wearing their 9/11 tribute T-shirts
This year's event was designed to incorporate Sunday's Sept. 11 observance by paying tribute to the active members of the military still fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. At least 20 wounded veterans will travel from Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio to attend the event as honored guests.
a view out to sea on our way over to the Lexington
Taking a break while heading to the ship
The bagpipes were getting ready for their performance
Eli, the retired service dog was on hand
The room continued to fill up for the ceremony
The silent auction had a lot of items
a Live Auction ran from 2-3pm
The US Navy Color Guard “Presentation of the Colors” along with the National Anthem
The Marines were on to place a wreath in the bay, for members of the military who died in combat operations that followed the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Stephen "Maverick" McCravy was the original founder of this event and presided over the program
all branches of the service were recognized with each veteran present going to the front with their branch's flag & song
Apologies for not being able to see / photograph all of our members due to our seats
The ceremony also included the wreath into the bay honor, a 21 Gun salute, Amazing grace was played on the bagpipes, and there was a folding of the Flag presentation
Sunday Afternoon - TIME TO UNLOAD
Gary & others waited around the aircraft shade until time to unload the Vettes
The ship closes to the public at 5pm
Almost immediately after that, the Vettes are carefully routed to the elevator for departure
we watched as the first ~100 were unloaded, then we headed to our Vettes
They pulled Vettes from both ends of the ship to load the elevator which was more towards the back of the ship - Mary Ann & Don in these photos
Ann getting ready to video the decent for departure
the ride down on the ship's elevator (made for planes) - 12 Vettes at a time
Doug driving off the ship
The 1st group finally got off the ship 6ish
Vettes continued coming off the ship for at least another hour
Video unloading from the ship, down the ramp & to the hotel the 1st 2 segments are 2x speed - remaining segments are normal
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while watching the rest of the Vettes coming off the ship, Doug caught this scary sight !!! ...WHAT WAS HE THINKING?
Vette Parade as they come off the Ship (19 additional photos - Adobe Flash)
This was a GREAT EVENT and for many of us it was our first time; Maverick and his team were awesome!
It truly moved us and we felt honored to be part of the event
We only wish that this was NOT the last time it would be held
Monday - 9/12/16
watching the ships coming and going ...from the room before heading back home
lots of good photo opportunities down there
members departed at various times ...this route was out and up Hwy 77 to avoid I-35
you just never know what you might see along with way
Lanmon Aerial Photography provides attendees with the opportunity to have an aerial photo of the Vettes & Jets on the Lexington
Corvette Blogger article of the event some of our members and Vettes made the article
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