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The flotilla will cruise north through
the beautiful Hudson Highlands. We will
pass close to the various waterfronts in
accordance with the timetable as shown
below. We encourage well-wishers
to congregate on shore and in boats
to offer their thanks and show their
appreciation for the military and their
sacrifices. A special thanks goes out to
Mr. Jim Williams, a US Army veteran and
the organizer of an incredible showing
of patriotism and gratitude in Newburgh
and Mr. Steve Kaufman of the Riverfront
Marina who facilitates the activities
on his docks and on the Newburgh
waterfront.
On the docks in Newburgh, Mr. Williams
has arranged in the past to have honor
guards from both the US Marines, the
US Army, and the National Guard, etc. as
well as a displays of military vehicles on
shore. There were many other displays
of respect and gratitude along the
Newburgh riverfront including a barrage
of Jet-skis that came out to meet the
flotilla as well as a number of yachts
carrying as many as 20 or more veterans
from the Newburgh area. They joined the
flotilla as it passed the Riverfront Marina
in Newburgh. The flotilla has also been
accompanied by a US Army 2nd Aviation
Detachment helicopter from Stewart
Airbase, thanks again to Mr. Williams,
which flew over the flotilla and displayed
a series of air maneuvers to the great
amusement to those on the boats.
Following the flotilla, as the boats
return to the Cortlandt Yacht Club, the
Ossining Elks Lodge 1486 will treat all
the participants to a wonderful BBQ. It
is a delicious way to end a beautiful and
emotional day on the river with our new
found friends and all the events that
took place in honor of our military.
Thanks in advance to all in the Hudson
Valley who will come out and participate
in the thanking of our military heroes
and our Gold Star Families for the
sacrifices that they made for our freedom
and thank you Jim Williams and Steve
Kaufman.
On the docks in Newburgh, Mr. Williams has arranged in the past to have honor
guards from both the US Marines, the US Army, and the National Guard.
The boats return to the Cortlandt Yacht Club.
The Ossining Elks Lodge 1486 will treat all the participants to a wonderful BBQ.