Soldiers Arrive for Saltwater Heroes Challenge
Ten recovering wounded soldiers arrived on the Vineyard Sunday afternoon for a weeklong stay in the fifth annual Saltwater Heroes Challenge.
Ten recovering wounded soldiers arrived on the Vineyard Sunday afternoon for a weeklong stay in the fifth annual Saltwater Heroes Challenge.
Soldiers were met by Vineyard war veterans, representatives from five Island town emergency personnel, State Police and a gaggle of children waiving flags and holding welcome banners.
Soldiers were met by Vineyard war veterans, representatives from five Island town emergency personnel, State Police and a gaggle of children waiving flags and holding welcome banners.
Fire trucks gave plane a ceremonial greeting after touchdown at Martha's Vineyard Airport.
Fire trucks gave plane a ceremonial greeting after touchdown at Martha's Vineyard Airport.
It was a welcome fit for heroes.
It was a welcome fit for heroes.
After welcome, soldiers made their way to Beach Plum Inn in Chilmark, where they will stay the week.
After welcome, soldiers made their way to Beach Plum Inn in Chilmark, where they will stay the week.
Ed Rodgers performed American the Beautiful as soldiers disembarked plane.
Ed Rodgers performed American the Beautiful as soldiers disembarked plane.
With a welcoming party fit for heroes, 10 recovering wounded soldiers arrived on the Vineyard Sunday afternoon for a weeklong stay in the fifth annual Saltwater Heroes Challenge.
The soldiers and their families will compete in the Martha’s Vineyard Stripped Bass and Bluefish Derby this week. The challenge is hosted by the Nixon family, who own the Beach Plum Inn, Menemsha Inn and Home Port restaurant in Chilmark.
For more on the weeklong event, see the article Wounded Soldiers Get Heroes' Welcome at Start of Saltwater Challenge.