FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 3, 2017
Portland Jetport Hosts Special Summit Project Tribute Trek this Saturday
Mayor & hikers to commemorate Maine’s fallen service members
PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland Jetport is proud to be hosting The Summit Project Honor Case. The case is currently on public display on the 3rd floor of the Jetport through the middle of this month. This weekend, The Summit Project is hosting a special tribute trek and reception at the Jetport on January 7. Mayor Ethan Strimling will be on hand at 1:00 PM to greet the hikers as they return and help commemorate the fallen that will be honored by this trek.
The Summit Project is a living memorial to the fallen service members from Maine who have died since September 11, 2001. The mission of the Project is to honor our state’s newest war casualties and the faithful spirit of all Mainers.
The surviving families of Maine’s fallen have each unearthed and donated a special stone that represents their loved ones. Beginning on Memorial Day 2014, volunteers have hiked up and down mountains in Maine carrying these stones in their packs, making the Summit Project a living memorial. The tribute hikes have become a symbol of solidarity that recognizes the burden shouldered by our brave Maine service members and their families. In that sense, the spirit and memory of our fallen Maine heroes remains alive.
Anyone wishing to take part in the hike should contact Judy Harris at jh@portlandmaine.gov. Judy will also be the on-site press contact on Saturday. Media can reach her at 207-200-0380. The reception is open to the public.
WHEN: Saturday, January 7, 2017
Hike begins at 10:30 AM; Hikers return at 1:00 PM. Reception from 1:00 – 2:00 PM.
WHERE: Portland International Jetport, 3rd Floor Terminal at the honor case,
1001 Westbrook Street, Portland.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Portland Jetport to Host Veterans Memorial
The Summit Project Honor Case on display through mid-January
PORTLAND, Maine — Beginning on December 4, 2016 and continuing through the holiday season into mid-January 2017, the Portland Jetport is honored to host The Summit Project Honor Case. The case will be on public display on the 3rd floor of the Jetport.
The public is invited to participate in a special tribute trek and reception on January 7, 2017.
The Summit Project is a living memorial to the fallen service members from Maine who have died since September 11, 2001. The mission of the Project is to honor our state’s newest war casualties and the faithful spirit of all Mainers.
The surviving families of Maine’s fallen have each unearthed and donated a special stone that represents their loved ones. Beginning on Memorial Day 2014, volunteers have hiked up and down mountains in Maine carrying these stones in their packs, making the Summit Project a living memorial. The tribute hikes have become a symbol of solidarity that recognizes the burden shouldered by our brave Maine service members and their families. In that sense, the spirit and memory of our fallen Maine heroes remains alive.
