 "American Heroes Day" at Chicamacomico Sept. 9
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I'm planning on attending this. Posting in case anyone else will be at OBX that weekend. Great time to see the Beach Apparatus Drill Reenactments...and get an autographed copy of Kevin Duffus' newest book. Who doesn't love a hero? Make plans to attend the first annual "American Heroes Day" on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006 from 10am to 5pm. A must-see event!!
Military units, flyovers, USCG demonstrations, Beach Apparatus Drill Reenactments, ocean rescue demos, American Red Cross blood drive (donate a pint of blood that day and receive FREE admission to event!), a visit from a Tuskeegee Airman, speakers, exhibits, displays, children's events, contests, and much much more will be at Chicamacomico celebrating American heroism and patriotism.
Wear your red,white, and blue and show America's colors!! Special events are still being arranged - stay tuned for more details! Admission is per person.
The latest update:NC Premiere of a new shipwreck book by Kevin Duffus - "Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks - An Illustrated Guide". First editions will be available for purchase and autographs by author.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 10 AM - USCG Color Guard; 10:30 AM - USCG Search and Rescue Demo; 11 AM - Historic Beach Apparatus Drill reeneactment with Team USCG Station Oregon Inlet; 1 PM - USAF F-117 Stealth Fighter flyover and Site Rededication Ceremony; 2 PM - Chicamacomico Banks Water Rescue Squad Demonstration; 3 PM - Kevin Duffus, presentation of his new book " Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks - An Illustrated Guide "; 4 PM - Historic Beach Apparatus Drill with Team USCG Station Hatteras Inlet and possible UCCG flyover; ONGOING: Red Cross blood drive, attendance by local and state dignitaries; displays, exhibitors, tours of site, authors, children's games and searches, and more. Judy
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Re: "American Heroes Day" at Chicamacomico Sept. 9
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08/26/06 12:11 PM
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Re: "American Heroes Day" at Chicamacomico Sept. 9
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08/26/06 02:20 PM
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Sorry Judy, we will be on the ALF Rhode Island Cruise the same day
Would have loved to have come down for the weekend.
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Re: "American Heroes Day" at Chicamacomico Sept. 9
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08/26/06 07:39 PM
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We'll be up in the Great Lakes area otherwise we would love to attend. I sure like the idea of an "American Heroes Day."
It seems like there are quite a few lighthouse events happening around the country and that's great news.
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Re: "American Heroes Day" at Chicamacomico Sept. 9
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08/29/06 12:59 PM
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There's a photo of the Oregon Inlet Coast Guard preparing to reenact the "breeches buoy" rescue at Chicmacomico on the Fifth District Information Page. Find it HERE As mentioned before, they also do the reenactment every Thursday at 2pm during the summer months. Anyway, I hope to bring back many more photos. I've wanted to see this for a long time.  Judy
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Re: "American Heroes Day" at Chicamacomico Sept. 9
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08/30/06 12:04 AM
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Can't wait to see the photos, Judy! Wish I could be there! 
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Re: "American Heroes Day" at Chicamacomico Sept. 9
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09/14/06 06:17 PM
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And here are some photos of the day... Station Oregon Inlet preparing to present the colors...   The Lookout Tower    More in next post... Judy
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Re: "American Heroes Day" at Chicamacomico Sept. 9
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09/14/06 06:27 PM
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Continued... Modern day conferring with the older??...  3 of the Coasties pose for me in front of the wooden practice pole (shipwreck)  Strolling Troubadour (sorry for the blur)   Another reenactor poses for me  More coming... Judy
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Re: "American Heroes Day" at Chicamacomico Sept. 9
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09/14/06 06:45 PM
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More great photos, Judy! Thanks for sharing. Weather looked wonderful!
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Re: "American Heroes Day" at Chicamacomico Sept. 9
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09/14/06 06:48 PM
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Continued from post #2... Kevin Duffus, author of "The Lost Lens" presents his newest book, "Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks".  Kevin signing his new book for my friend Beth Deese, and for me. We were his "groupies" for the weekend.   Kevin Duffus making a presentation about the shipwrecks along the NC shore and how the LSS figured into so many rescues...  The "First Historian" of the Outer Banks, David Stick poses with his good friend and younger counterpart, Kevin Duffus. David said that Kevin should sit down for the photograph so they'd be of equal height.  I've also posted photos of the beach bouy rescue demonstration here... Beach Bouy Rescue Demo and the USCG Rescue at Sea Demo here USCG Rescue at Sea Demo Hope you enjoy! Judy
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Re: "American Heroes Day" at Chicamacomico Sept. 9
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09/15/06 12:17 AM
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I was really looking forward to your pictures and you didn't disappoint us! It must have been a terrific weekend. If American Heroes Day becomes an annual event, I would sure like to see it in the future. 
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Re: "American Heroes Day" at Chicamacomico Sept. 9
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09/15/06 01:11 AM
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That photo of David Stick is partly for you Grace, since I know you've read at least one of his books.
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Re: "American Heroes Day" at Chicamacomico Sept. 9
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09/15/06 02:39 AM
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I loved the picture of the two authors; I'll have to get Kevin's book, too. Thanks, Judy!
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Re: "American Heroes Day" at Chicamacomico Sept. 9
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09/15/06 10:04 AM
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Grace, I highly recommend Kevin's book. It's billed as the natural successor to "Graveyard of the Atlantic" by David Stick.
I usually can't read when I go to bed because I fall asleep in the middle of the first page or two. I picked this book up the first night I had it and read over 30 pages before I made myself put it down, knowing I had to get up early and needed some rest.
Also, for those who like the adventure of finding some of these wrecks, Kevin has included GPS coordinates.
For all those who love history and it's many ironies, it's another great book intertwining all the elements.
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Re: "American Heroes Day" at Chicamacomico Sept. 9
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09/19/06 01:37 AM
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Thanks, Judy. I enjoyed your wonderful group of photos.
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