We are so please to announce that the Farewell to the Martin Mars Water Bombers event was a resounding success! We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported us by attending the event, purchasing raffle tickets and merchandise, and volunteering their time and effort.
Raffle and Draw Winners We are excited to announce the winners of our event draws:
- Bomber VIP Experience Raffle Winner: Jim Simmons of Sproat Lake
- 50/50 Draw at 1 PM: Greg Philpott of Port Alberni – $1050.00
- 50/50 Draw at 3 PM: Gary Spencer-Smith of Sproat Lake- $388.00
- Raffle Prizes:
- One Night Stay at Sproat Lake Landing – George D
- Glider Flight – Kash N
- Flying Club Flight – Shea H
- Tandem Skydive – Dionne M
Thank You to Our Volunteers and Sponsors
A special thank you goes out to our volunteers whose dedication and hard work made this event possible. We had more than 80 volunteers helping to make this event a success and we are grateful to each and every one of them!
We are also incredibly grateful to our generous sponsors, who supported us in making this event a success:
Thank You to Our Guest Speakers
We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to our guest speakers for sharing their insights and experiences:
· Chief Brandy Lauder, Hupacasath First Nation
· Council Member Harley Wylie, Tseshaht First Nation
· Penny Cote, ACRD
· Darren Hansen, Alberni Flying Club
· John de Boucier, Retired Martin Mars Captain
· Peter Killin, Martin Mars Captain
· Britt Coulson, Coulson Aviation
Thank You to Our Attendees
We also appreciate everyone who attended the event and joined us in celebrating the legacy of the Martin Mars Water Bombers. Your presence and enthusiasm made the day unforgettable.
Order Bomber Gear
For those who missed out or want more Sproat Lake Bomber gear, stay tuned! We are currently in the process of making the Sproat Lake Bomber gear available for order on our website. You will be able to place your order for pickup at the community hall.
Once again, thank you for making this event a memorable one. Let’s continue to celebrate our community spirit and the legacy of the Martin Mars Water Bombers!
Sincerely,
Tamara Thorpe
President, Sproat Lake Community Association
PS. Don’t forget to respond to the Community Survey by August 25th, for your chance to win a $50 Visa Gift Card! Visit our website to access the survey.
