HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-04-14 Proclamation (3)
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE SUMMIT PROJECT
WHEREAS, Maine service members and their families have made monumental sacrifices during the
conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, The Summit Project, a living memorial founded on Memorial Day 2013, by Bangor native,
Major David J. Cote, USMC, honors and sustains the memories of service members from
Maine who have given their lives in the line of duty since September 11, 2001; The
Summit Project pays proper tribute to our state’s newest war casualties and the faithful
spirit of all Mainers; and
WHEREAS, The Summit Project is dedicated to create and promote an environment in which their
surviving family and friends may continue the healing process and share their memories
of the fallen with others; and
WHEREAS, Major David J. Cote, USMC has traveled throughout Maine to visit with the families of the
fallen and has asked each family to search for a stone that uniquely represents their
loved one; and
WHEREAS, The act of carrying memorial stones during these commemorative hikes and other tribute
expeditions within Maine and around the world has become a symbol of solidarity that
recognizes the sacrifices of our brave Maine heroes and their families and reinforces the
values that all Mainers hold dear; and
WHEREAS, The Summit Project is committed to ensuring that the experiences and service of our
fallen heroes inspires a new generation of patriots from Maine and continues the proud
legacy of veterans from Maine; and
WHEREAS, The Summit Project has reinforced the City of Bangor’s commitment to its veteran
population through participation in the Bangor-Brewer Veteran’s Day Parade and the
ribbon-cutting ceremony at Eastern Maine Community College’s Student Veteran’s
Association lounge; and
WHEREAS, The mission of honoring and remembering the sacrifices of Maine’s veterans, fallen and
living, is one that is shared by The Summit Project and the City Council of Bangor.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Benjamin A. Sprague, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of the City
Council and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby proclaim our thanks and appreciation for the important
work and efforts undertaken by Major David J. Cote, USMC and the Summit Project, honoring and
remembering the sacrifices of Maine Military Service Members and their families.
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Given this the 14 day of April, 2014.
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Benjamin A. Sprague, Mayor