Another success aboard our Ship!
I heard from the O'Brien's Executive Director, Dennis Koller, that Cadets and their parents did an amazing job. Thanks in large part to your participation, the Ship brought in much needed revenue.
ARKDIV was
pivotal to the success of this event last year, and again this year. I think the amount raised was in excess of ten thousand dollars. As you may have heard, the O'Brien is in need of some replacement of hull plates, and it is estimated that repairs could cost close to a million dollars. Every cent counts right now, and thanks to your assistance, we are a bit closer.
Instructor Karen
Freitas said that she was impressed with
LPO Tapia's leadership, and how all Cadet's interacted with the Ship's crew. Also, a giant thank you to Nancy
Bui, Instructors
Tapia,
Freitas, Thomas, and
WO Freitas for assisting Cadets in their duties. I would like to personally thank
LPO Spencer
Tapia,
APC Rachel
Tapia, SR Jake Thomas, SR Nick Thomas, SN
Kaitlynne Freitas, RC Weston
Freitas, and SR Martin
Bui for their contributions.
You represented the unit extremely well, and your investment in our ship is very much appreciated.
Additionally, the O'Brien was lucky to have our very own Captain
Cogan in attendance. I hear that although it got a bit foggy and traffic was heavy, it was eventful and a good time had by all. If anyone has pictures of the event, please send them to me, and I will post them.
