Saltwater Heroes Arrive on Vineyard
Island fire departments gave plane a ceremonial greeting after touchdown.
Island fire departments gave plane a ceremonial greeting after touchdown.
Children turned out with signs welcoming soldiers.
Children turned out with signs welcoming soldiers.
Saltwater heroes will participate in derby.
Saltwater heroes will participate in derby.
Soldiers were met by Vineyard war veterans and representatives from Island towns.
Soldiers were met by Vineyard war veterans and representatives from Island towns.
Islanders give a welcome fit for heroes.
Islanders give a welcome fit for heroes.
After welcome, soldiers made their way to Beach Plum Inn.
After welcome, soldiers made their way to Beach Plum Inn.
With a welcome at the airport fit for heroes, recovering wounded soldiers arrived on the Vineyard Monday afternoon for a stay and to participate in the annual Saltwater Heroes Challenge. The soldiers and their families will compete in the Martha’s Vineyard Stripped Bass and Bluefish Derby this week. The challenge is hosted by the Nixon family, who own the Beach Plum Inn, Menemsha Inn and Home Port restaurant in Chilmark.