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THE 67TH ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE STARTS AT 10 A.M. SATURDAY, MAY 16
Armed Forces Day Parade full of tradition By LESLIE KELLY
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elcome to the 2015 Armed Forces Day Festivities. Bremerton celebrates its 67th annual Armed Forces Day on May 16 with a parade, pancake breakfast, barbecue luncheon and a host of festive activities honoring our veterans, active duty personnel and reservists. According to local officials, this event is the longest-running Armed Forces Day parade in the U.S. and is officially recognized by the Department of Defense. This year’s parade Grand Marshal is Vice Adm. Charles W. Ray, Pacific Area Commander, Defense Force West, U.S. Coast Guard. Ray assumed the duties of Commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area in April 2014, where he serves as the operational commander for all U.S. Coast Guard missions within half of the world that ranges from the Rocky Mountains USCG to the waters Charles W. Ray off the East Coast of Africa. He concurrently serves as Commander, Defense Force West, and provides Coast Guard mission support to the Department of Defense and combatant commanders. Vice Adm. Ray’s previous assignments include Commander, Fourteenth Coast Guard District, service with U.S. Forces Iraq as director of the Iraq Training and Advisory Mission for the Ministry of Interior, and as the military adviser to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. He is from Newport, Arkansas, and is a 1981 graduate of the Coast Guard Academy. After an assignment as a deck watch officer aboard USCGC Acushnet (WMEC-167), he was selected for Naval Flight Training and earned his wings in
1983. He earned a master’s degree in industrial administration from Purdue University and a master’s degree in national resource strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in Washington, D.C. Ray’s personal awards include five Legion of Merit Medals, one Bronze Star Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, one Coast Guard Air Medal, three Coast Guard Commendation Medals and the Coast Guard Achievement Medal. He is expected to be in one of the first vehicles in the parade. The annual parade is sponsored and planned by the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce and the Bremerton Central Lions Club. Bremerton Chamber Executive Director Gena Wales said she anticipates 120 entries in this year’s parade, some coming from out of state to participate. Included will be representatives of all branches of the military, police and firefighters, pageant queens, commercial businesses, car clubs and more. There will be a number of high school, junior high and middle school bands as well. Bremerton started the parade in 1948 to honor John “Bud” Hawk, a hometown hero who was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry Truman at the state Capitol in Olympia. Hawk died in November 2013. Hawk, who taught fifth- and sixthgrade in Bremerton beginning in 1952, started his teaching career at Tracyton Elementary. In addition to his Medal of Honor, Hawk was the recipient of four Purple Hearts and a Distinguished Conduct Medal from the United Kingdom. The first Armed Forces Day was celebrated nationally on May 20, 1950, one month before the Korean War began. The holiday was officially designated in 1949. Prior to that, each branch of the military had its own special day. The day was created by President Truman on Aug. 31, 1949. The five branches of the armed forces had just been consolidated under the Department of Defense. Bremerton’s Armed Forces Day celebration in 1950 had the slogan, “Teamed for Defense.” C.A. “Buzz” King, general chairman of the Armed Forces Day event,
A military tank drives the parade route through downtown Bremerton in the 2014 parade. City of Bremerton wrote in a typed and mimeographed report to Capt. C.O. Humphreys that there were seven speaking engagements and one parade. King estimated 14,000 people attended the parade, 800 people attended a military ball and 11,750 individuals visited the Bremerton shipyard and shops. This year, 25,000 to 30,000 people are expected to attend the parade. The 1950 Bremerton Armed Forces Day schedule of events included a public judging of baked beans and cornbread contest (won by the U.S. Naval barracks) at the shipyard cafeteria, formations of Navy aircraft from Whidbey Island flying over Bremerton, and a public military ball at the Bremerton Civic Center from 9 p.m. to midnight. While still maintaining the tradition of the parade, Bremerton has incorporated additional events, such as a golf tournament, a pancake breakfast and a free barbe-
cue for active duty, reservists and veterans. Parade attendance is two or three people deep along the entire parade route. Along the parade route, Warren Avenue will remain open to traffic. The parade will start at 11th Avenue and Park. Classic cars will assemble in the Olympic College parking lot and will then merge onto the parade route. This is the third year for the parade route through downtown Bremerton. Expected again this year will be some vendors along the sidewalks on Fifth Street, including parade souvenirs and arts and crafts. The A section of the parade will have many local military dignitaries in restored military vehicles driven by members of the West Sound Military Vehicles Collector’s Club. Classic cars and the Shriners clowns will also be in the parade. The parade is expected to last about an hour.
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Bremerton Central Lions are known for their pancakes By LESLIE KELLY
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Long-time Bremertonians know all about the Lions’ pancake feed. But for any newcomers, take it from us — it’s the place to be prior to the Armed Forces Day Parade. The line forms at Fourth Street and Pacific Avenue. “It’s just a great location,” said Margie Torbron, a member of the Bremerton Central Lions Club. “It’s right on the parade route.” The Lions expect up to 800 this year. Usually, they feed from 400 to 500.
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“We have four people making eggs and sausages and four people on the other side cooking pancakes,” she said. “Our Lions members get up real early and get going and then they go for hours.” For $5, each guest gets two pancakes, two eggs, two sausages, coffee and juice. “And we have students who come down and help serve and clear the tables,” she said. “They are our helpers.” The action really starts the afternoon of May 15, said Ida Malone, a Lions Club member. “We start setting up tables just as soon as
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Lions Club members say they cook more than 1,200 eggs and 1,200 sausages during the breakfast. And, again, about that many pancakes. The local Family Pancake House restaurants and Costco donate needed items, which helps keep costs down, Malone said. “We have many cartons of pancake mix ready and waiting,” Torbron said. “And lots of milk.” The Lions usually make about $2,500 to $3,000 which goes directly into scholarships awarded through its Ambassadors program. The Lions began the Ambassadors program as a way of offering scholarships to area high school students. Students are leaders and selected competitively. They were honored at a special ceremony May 6. This year, five students were selected to be the 2015 Armed Forces Day Lions Ambassadors; each received a scholarship ranging from $250 to $1,500, to be spent on their continuing education. This year’s ambassadors: Eli Everson, Rachel Spear and Emily Zwolfer, of Klahowya Intermediate School; Merissa DeLaZerda, Bremerton High School; and Emma Laurion, Crosspoint Academy. Be sure to walk off the pancakes by lunch time, when hot dogs will be ready on the grill, free for military attendees and their families, thanks to a handful of sponsors, including Puget Sound Energy.
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SATURDAY, MAY 16 Bremerton Central Lions Club Pancake Breakfast On Fourth Street downtown 7 10 a.m. Armed Forces Day 5K and one-mile run. Begins at the entrance to the tunnel under the ferry dock at 7:30 a.m. 66th annual Bremerton Central Lions Charitable Foundation’s Armed Forces Day Parade Free to the public Begins at 10 a.m. Puget Sound Energy Heroes BBQ Free barbecue for veterans, active duty personnel, reservists and their families. Downtown on parade route, on Pacific Avenue between Fourth Street and Burwell 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Kitsap Chapter of Military Officers Association of America Armed Forces Day Luncheon Call 360-697-1964 for more information
Kitsap Historical Society & Museum Admission: Adults, $2; families, $5; children 7 to 17, $1. 280 Fourth St., Bremerton Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Navy League Armed Forces Day Gala Admiral Theatre from 6-9 p.m. VADM Charles W. Ray will be the guest speaker 515 Pacific Ave., Bremerton SUNDAY, MAY 17 Annual Armed Forces Festival Washington Youth Academy Ride 8:30 a.m. check in; 9:30 a.m. bike show, 10:30 a.m. bike ride Pendergast Park, 1099 Union Ave. $15 for bike and rider, $5 for passenger
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Stores Conveniently Located Thru Out The Olympic Peninsula
West Bremerton (360) 479-0347
Gig Harbor
(253) 851-9965
3050 Kitsap Way
3302 Uddenberg Lane
Purdy
Port Orchard
14008 Purdy Dr NW
2610 SE Mile Hill Dr.
Port Townsend
Kingston
(253) 857-4089
(360) 385-3476
(360) 876-8008
(360) 297-2428
2321 Sims Way
10900 St Hwy 104 NE
Poulsbo
East Bremerton
(360) 779-3934 19812 Viking Way
Belfair
(360) 275-9000
NE 24230 State RT. 3
pse.com
Locally Owned & Operated Since 1961
(360) 373-5088
5299 St Hwy 303 NW
Silverdale
(360) 692-2924
9331 Silverdale Way
Visit us on the web www.westbayautoparts.com
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“WE ARE THE KEY TO YOUR HOUSING NEEDS”
Thank You to our Military & their families! GPM supports you & everything you do! OUR VISION: Specializing in residential property management services, leasing, relocation and tenant placement. We provide exceptional customer service, communication and attention to detail.
“Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” -John F. Kennedy
To Those That Serve, Protect and Sacrificed We Thank You!
Locally owned & operated. Consultation & rental market analysis are at no charge. Call today for free analysis.
3100 Bucklin Hill Rd., Suite 107 Silverdale, WA 98383 163 Wyatt Way NE • 206-842-2642 www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com
360-698-2464 www.goodpropertymgmt.com
SAVE THE DATE!
2nd ANNUAL
GOLF CLASSIC
Benefiting North Kitsap Fishline JUNE 17TH, 2015
Gold Mountain Golf Club Olympic Course 1:00 pm Shotgun Start Scramble Format For More information, call the United Way of Kitsap office at 360.377.8505 or www.unitedwaykitsap.org
22nd Annual Day of Caring Friday, June 26, 2015 600 Volunteers Needed! Bring a friend, a co-worker, or a family member and help build a better community. Over 40 projects from all over Kitsap County. Sign-up for project now
www.volunteerkitsap.org
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“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
EDUCATIONAL opportunities for all
-John Fitzgerald Kennedy
ages
Degree Programs Continuing Education Western Lecture Series Youth Programs
We appreciate the sacrifice you and your families make to keep us safe.
wwu.edu/Peninsulas (360) 394-2733 • WWU Center at OC Poulsbo Suite 222A
Western is a military friendly university
(206) 842-9901 • www.acehardware.com Monday - Friday 8am - 7pm Saturday 8am - 6pm • Sunday 10am - 5pm 635 High School Road NE
Veteran Services office: (360) 650-3324 or veterans.affairs@wwu.edu
Active Minds Changing Lives
Stop in
AA/EO
We look forward to meeting you
and say hello!
We set the standard for excellence in Community Banking. We're committed to knowing you and our communities, so we can provide you with innovative solutions that help meet your financial goals and achieve your dreams.
First Federal Silverdale Branch • 3035 Bucklin Hill Rd Personal & Business Banking • Mortgage & Commercial Lending • Investment Services
Local Bankers • Local Decisions • Local Focus
Member FDIC
Interactive Teller Machine M-F 7:00am - 7:00pm Learn More > Apply Online > ourfirstfed.com > 360.308.2340
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Welcome Abroad The U.S.S. TURNER JOY! Miller-Woodlawn Advance Planning Seminars Register For A 30 Minute Advance Planning Video Presentation. Afterward Enjoy A Private Docent Led Tour Of The Vietnam Era U.S.S. Turner Joy Naval Destroyer Museum Ship, Bremerton Marina. The Ship Will Be Closed And Only Accessible To Our Private Event. Limited Seating. All Attendees Must RSVP Their Attendance Dates. Refreshments Provided.
Tuesdays In June 6:30pm • June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Since 1928, Miller-Woodlawn Has Served The Kitsap Peninsula With An Impeccable Reputation.
Seating Is Limited! Call Now To Reserve Your Space.
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North America’s Largest Provider Of Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery Services
5505 Kitsap Way • Bremerton
360-377-7648
www.miller-woodlawn.com
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