May 21, 2009 Speciality Truck and Auto along with the Armed Services YMCA , with the help of over 30 Fishing boats who honorably donated seats on their fishing boats hosted over 200 recently deployed Troops. The day started at 12:30 pm as they were bused down with a police escort for the 4 hour ride . Upon arrival to Seward were greeted by people lining the road to clap and welcome our Service members.
They spent the day out catching halibut, rock fish and numerous other surpise fish! The winner , whose halibut was 184 lbs was awarded $10,000.
When they all arrived back safe and sound on land the city hosted a large dinner mc'd by Bob and Mark from KWHL radio station with a special surprize visit from Gov. Sarah Palin whose loyalty to our Troops is never in question. She graciously stood and took photos and talked with all of our Service members and their Families.
The day was completely full and by 8 pm I couldnt last one more minute and we started the long road back home.
Thank you to the beautiful city of Seward for hosting such a wonderful event. And thank you to all the sponsors and boat captians who so kindly took our Troops out for a great day.
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