VETERANS BOAT PARADE
2007

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  Saluting
The United States of America, each & every one of its military veterans and also to
support all those involved in defending and Protecting our FREEDOM against terrorists.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!		  

The 11th Annual Veterans Boat Parade
Sunday, November 11th 2007

Come to John's Pass for a Great view of the Parade and Support your Veteran's

The parade will proceed from just north of Tom Stuart Causeway in Madeira Beach south to Treasure Island Causeway and back.
The proposed route will take us into Boca Ciega Bay, John's Pass, and the large canals of Capri Isles, Isle of Palms and
Paradise Island. Route is subject to change.

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Any and all boaters are welcome to participate.
Gather your family and friends, decorate your boat patriotically,
and join the parade to show your appreciation for our troops.
You must Register to participate. See Skippers Information page for more information.
 


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Thank you Joe & Cheryl Sovare
for  inviting our judges to be aboard your vessel
DRASTIC

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2007 Parade Winners

Vessels 14’ - 21’

First Place - Larry Waters - Polar Beer

Second Place - Don Machen - Cheryl Ann

Third Place - Edward Dockham - Doc’s Delight II

 

Vessels 22’ - 27’

First Place - Wayne & Carly Perkins - Carly Cat

Second Place - Jack Tanenbaum - Purple Passion

Third Place - Mike Ritner - bayrigging.com

 

Vessels 28’ & above

First Place - CC Rice / Capt Larry Blue - Resolute

Second Place - Don Graham - Graham Slam

Third Place - Rodger Gerstung - Pursuit

 

Personal Watercraft

First Place - Kenneth Lipe - Mirror

Second Place - Carrie Lipe

Third Place - Jay Cook

 

Honorable Mention

Patrick Knox - Patri-Yacht

Ken Straight - Get'er Done II

David Long - (Personal Watercraft)

Gary McGinnis - Red Neck Yacht

 

Most Patriotic - Larry Waters - Polar Beer

Most Creative - CC Rice / Capt Larry Blue - Resolute

Most Spirited - Ken Straight - Get’er Done II

 

American Legion Special Award

CC Rice / Capt Larry Blue - Resolute

 

Elks Lodge Special Award

CC Rice / Capt Larry Blue - Resolute

 

John’s Pass People's Choice Award Winner

CC Rice / Capt Larry Blue - Resolute 

 
 

Please visit our Supporters page.
Our website is updated often. Please visit regularly.
For information use the contact links provided below.

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Did You Know...
The City of Madeira Beach has adopted an ordinance granting municipal parking fee exemption for veterans.  Any veteran whose vehicle displays one of the following special veterans license plates issued by the State of Florida can park free at metered municipal parking lots.
   - Ex-Prisoner of War
   - Pearl Harbor Survivor
   - Medal of Honor
   - Purple Heart
Local Veterans - Madeira Beach

WWII - Leonard Harshbarger - Army - Tech Sergeant (He’ll be 96 in January!) 
Korea - John Butler- Army – Corporal - 21st Chemical Co.
Vietnam - Ronald Dearmin- Marines Echo co. 2BN/5th
Back row- Anna Dearmin; Rebekah Dearmin; Mary Dearmin (sitting out of view)
Andy Harshbarger (sitting on dock); Sabina Harshbarger, Leonard’s daughter

Maybe you remember Leonard Harshbarger, he owned the Mr. H Drive-In that was located on Gulf Blvd & 140th from 1961 to 1976. Leonard has four children; 11 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. 

Join The Parade
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Purchase a VBP Jacket

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SPECIAL $10 off these prices

Make a donation in the memory of a loved one.
All monies from these donations will go directly to local Veterans.

 If  you would like to make a donation in the memory of a loved one, please send the name, rank, and division of the armed forces your loved served along with a check to: American Legion - Veterans Boat Parade, 600 American Legion Drive, Madeira Beach FL 33708.  Your loved ones information will be posted to our website. Requested donation: $25.00

Help Support Our Troops!
 Thank-you and God Bless you for your Support.

If you have any questions or need any type of information, please feel free to contact one of us, we'll be happy to assist you.

Parade Chairman - Barbara Stayer
barbara@veteransboatparade.org

If you come across any problems with the website, please drop a line to our webmaster at webmaster@veteransboatparade.org

Committee Member link             last update 12/14/2007

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