Cradle Beach Camp Honors
Hometown Heroes

MidTown - July 4, 2002 --- Cradle Beach Camp, located on Old Lake Shore Road in Evans Center's response district, chose Independence Day as a fitting time to raise a new flag at the camp and to take time out to recognize those who serve their community and their country.

An honor guard detail from the Erie County American Legion was on hand to raise a new flag in front of the Jim Kelly House on the camp complex. After the pledge to the flag and everyone singing the national anthem lead by a camp staffer, Cradle Beach's hometown heroes were introduced.

Evans Center firefighters were joined by representatives from the Highland Hose and Lake Erie Beach Fire Companies, officers from the Town of Evans Police Department and Paramedics from Rural/Metro Medical Services.

All of the campers and staff joined in a parade around the campgrounds following the short ceremony. The photos below show the campers talking with their hometown heroes enjoying the fire, EMS and police apparatus.

Evans Center handed out trading cards and invited the campers to visit their new fire station. Our thanks go to the entire Cradle Beach Staff and campers for inviting us to be a part of this special ceremony.