Friday, February 04, 2011

Skywatch Friday - Fire Boat

On a recent weekend we went to the beach for a memorial service. A local hero, John Olguin, passed away, and the community gathered to salute him near the ocean - John had spent his life teaching about the ocean, initially as a lifeguard, then founding the local aquarium, whale watch activities, and generally enriching the community.


After the memorial, everyone walked to the beach to watch the local fireboat put on a display, the rescue boat is dedicated in John's name, and the tall ship fired off a canon salute. Watching the jets of water spray against the blue sky and sparkling ocean was a magical moment, safe passage John, fair winds and following seas.


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4 comments:

  1. Thanks for having a look at my Sky Watch post. I like the way the fire boat in your post links thye sea and the sky.


    Cheers. S

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  2. What a beautiful tribute and memorial. I love the jets of water cascading into the sea. Beautiful sky photos.

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  4. great shots- have a good one

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