CONTACT: John Pitts – President, American Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial Committee, Inc 562-716-2899 – ameucman@aol.com
NATIONAL MARITIME DAY OBSERVATION - SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2010
SAN PEDRO, CA – The annual National Maritime Day Observance and Memorial Service will be held at the American Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial & Walls of Honor, located on 6th Street San Pedro, at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum, starting at 11 a.m.
National Maritime Day honors those American Merchant Mariners who have served their country in peace and war from the American Revolution to the present dayThe observance will include speakers representing State and Local offices as well as the U.S. Maritime Industry. In addition, a memorial service will be held, conducted by local clergy and Veterans groups, honoring those U.S. Merchant Mariners who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of the United States of America.
A luncheon will follow the memorial service at Ports O’ Call restaurant at Berth 76, San Pedro. The luncheon will feature a guest speaker associated with U.S. Maritime issues. Lunch will be served at 1230 at a cost of $35. per person with a no-host bar available at Noon.
For further information about the Maritime Day Ceremony and/or luncheon please contact John Pitts via phone at 562-716-2899, FAX at 310-830-7899 or via e-mail at ameucman@aol.com