The USS Hawes was a very popular post this week, so in the interest of keeping my readers happy, here are some photos of the men and women of the USS Hawes participating in the July 4th events in Eastport, Maine. (and to the reader who wanted to know how long the Hawes would be in port: I was told by an officer they will be departing Eastport on Sunday, July 6).
Thank you to all aboard the Hawes for helping to make Eastport’s 4th spectacular!
Marching in Eastport\
“Team Hawes” readies for the firemen’s muster
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The USS Hawes at the breakwater (Eastport Maine)
Being cheered and thanked by the crowd in patriotic Eastport.
12 responses so far ↓
JJ Loch // July 5, 2008 at 9:12 pm |
What a beautiful 4th of July post and photos.
JJ
livingdowneast // July 5, 2008 at 9:47 pm |
Thank you, JJ!
Brandi // July 8, 2008 at 4:06 am |
Awsome photos! The USS Hawes made this 4th of July just as awsome!
livingdowneast // July 8, 2008 at 8:50 am |
Thanks, Brandi, I appreciate the compliment and yes, they really did make the 4th special!
marla // July 10, 2008 at 8:23 pm |
wonderful picture
SKC McDermott
misses his ship.
livingdowneast // July 11, 2008 at 12:20 am |
I had supper on the Hawes the night of the 4th and I can see why he would miss it, Marla.
Sean // December 29, 2008 at 1:10 pm |
I am a sailor aboard the Hawes. I must say I had a great time in Eastport when we were there. I know its been a while but I would love to hear from anyone who remembers our visit in July. Contact me at navycopinvabch@aol.com
Sean
livingdowneast // December 29, 2008 at 2:49 pm |
How cool to hear from you, Sean. Hopefully you can come back again soon! Thank you for taking the time to write.
Helen in Seattle // May 21, 2009 at 6:17 pm |
My son was there with the USS HAWES. I’m glad the town of Eastport welcomed our sailors and had a wonderful July 4, 2008. I live in Seattle now, but am a born Yankee and I remember very special July 4ths as a child; I only hope many fond memories were made last year with the Hawes folks!
livingdowneast // May 21, 2009 at 7:44 pm |
Thanks for stopping by, Helen. You must be very proud of your son and all the men and women on the Hawes.
We enjoy hosting them and they had a great time here; hopefully they can return again soon!
Anthony // July 4, 2009 at 4:27 pm |
I was on Hawes when we visited Eastport in 1999. It was a great few days and one of many fond memories I have of my 4 years on that ship.
livingdowneast // July 10, 2009 at 8:35 am |
Hi Anthony- We didn’t have a Navy ship this year and it certainly felt different over the 4th. It’s always a great time when sailors are here! Thanks for commenting-