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The "Lone Sailor Project" is over halfway funded and the casting has begun thanks to the support of the local community. It has been reported that all those donations under $100 are what has given the fund-raising project the boost to be able to boast over $210,000 in donations on the way to the $300,000 goal. The casting has now begun.... I had no idea of the plans to bring a replica of "The Lone Sailor" here to the Bremerton Marina! How exciting!! I was browsing the local newspaper The Kitsap Sun and came across the article, 'Lone Sailor' Bound for Bremerton Marina. The title intrigued me because I am the spouse of a USN sailor. As soon as I opened the link I knew what this was about. I have been to the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington D.C. I have stood next to this "Lone Sailor"! The "Lone Sailor" is one of the many focal points at the U.S. Navy Memorial that opened 20 years ago. The Bremerton statue will be the 11thduplicate of the original in D.C. The Navy League will be planning the dedication ceremony so you will want to bookmark their site for the most current updates ==> Navy League of the US | Bremerton - Olympic Chapter. How exciting to have a "National Monument" here in Bremerton. The Navy League is asking for citizen input as to which direction the "Lone Sailor" should face so please go and VOTE. I voted for location number 1.

Have a fine Navy Day!!

Here I am in Washington D.C. August 2003 with the "Lone Sailor"

 

Jo SossAuthor:Jo Soss

Jo Soss is the designated Broker and the owner of Homefront Realty in Bremerton Washington. Selling real estate in the greater Puget Sound area since 1994 she has vast knowledge in all aspects of a real estate transaction. Using today's technology with her signature personal service allows her to achieve complete customer satisfaction.
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13 comments • Jo Soss | Designated Broker West and South Puget Sound • October 26 2008 04:00PM

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How appropriate that the sailor is at the marina...surrounded by water and waiting for...his ship?  his family?  That's one of the wonders of art - we all get to interpret it in our own way.

Posted by Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker (Crescent City Living LLC) over 3 years ago

Lisa, it is the perfect spot!

Posted by Jo Soss | Designated Broker West and South Puget Sound (HomeFront Realty) over 3 years ago

Jo Soss in Bremerton:  I love reading your post about the Bremerton and PSNS Kitsap happenings (it makes me feel like I am at home).  I hope your post on the Lone Sailor brings additonal donations for newest art monument to join the downtown revitaliztion of Bremerton WA.  I look forwarding to seeing your coverage on the dedication ceremony of the Lone Sailor in Bremerton WA.

Posted by MICHELLE M TUCKER - Hunter Army Airfield Savannah Real Estate (!Daley Real Estate) over 3 years ago

You sound so confident on your videos - tomorrow I have to video for a client - and I hope I sound as confident as you do - what a beautiful day you had - I was surprised the wind was not more of an issue for you -

Posted by Thesa Chambers, Principal Broker Licensed in Oregon, with (Prudential NW Properties Sunriver) over 3 years ago

That is exciting, and Local, yeah! I did not know about this . I should get the kids involved and donate. Thank You for sharing!-Dinah

Posted by Dinah Lee Griffey (Windermere Peninsula Properties) over 3 years ago

Michelle, I hope that I can attend the ceremony. When you are home you just need to go and walk the new marina!

Thesa, it was a beautiful day and I thought for sure the wind would mess with the sound, I was surprised.  You will do fine! Just act like you are talking to your BFF when you film :)

Dinah, If you haven't been to the new marina you should go - it is amazing to walk clear out there!

Posted by Jo Soss | Designated Broker West and South Puget Sound (HomeFront Realty) over 3 years ago

Jo-

My dad was 20 years Navy and one year I gave him a replica of the "Lone Sailor" for his Desk. We also listed him and my Grandfather, both Veterans, in the Navy Archives at the Navy Memorial. It's a wonderful memorial and a fascinating place to visit in DC.

We also have a Replica of the "Lone Sailor" and the "Homecoming" statue here in Norfolk, Va at Town Point Park.

Posted by Bryant Payden (B. Payden Photography, LLC) over 3 years ago

Bryant, How cool! My husband has the one for the desk. I need get the others for him. The Homecoming statue would be way cool to have here too - it costs so much to acquire.  Thanks so much for your conversation! Thank your father for his service! and your Grandfather!

 

Posted by Jo Soss | Designated Broker West and South Puget Sound (HomeFront Realty) over 3 years ago

Jo-

Thank you for this wonderful post and thank your husband for his service to our country. By the way I am adding this post as a featured post in the "Things to do/Places to Visit" Group, Thanks for bringing this to our attention!

Posted by Bryant Payden (B. Payden Photography, LLC) over 3 years ago

Bryant, Cool - always love the feature :) My husband watched the video in Anchorage AK where his is currently stationed. Wish we could have seen this together - but we will someday.

Posted by Jo Soss | Designated Broker West and South Puget Sound (HomeFront Realty) over 3 years ago

Jo- Very cool video! I am glad that things are looking so promising in Bremerton! Keep sharing the news with all of us!

Best,

Scott

Posted by Scott Cowan (RE/MAX Four Seasons) over 3 years ago

Jo as usual your have got the happening of Bremerton covered well. The Lone Sailor Project obviously has gone well!

Posted by Bill Gassett Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) over 3 years ago

Scott, You really have to see all that is new on the boardwalk - bring the wife for a lunch at Anthony's some Saturday and enjoy!

Bill, It is an amazing project! I love spending time downtown!

Posted by Jo Soss | Designated Broker West and South Puget Sound (HomeFront Realty) over 3 years ago

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