National Maritime Day Memorial Service

 CONTACT:    John Pitts – President, American Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial Committee, Inc. 562-716-2899 – ameucman@aol.com
 
NATIONAL MARITIME DAY OBSERVATION - TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018
 
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 Harbor Boulevard at the foot of 6^th Street, San Pedro, on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 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 day.
The 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 at Ports O’ Call restaurant at Berth 76, San Pedro will follow the memorial service. The luncheon will feature a guest speaker associated with U.S. Maritime issues. Lunch will be served at 12:30 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 or via e-mail at ameucman@aol.com.