Lost fishermen honored

First Dozens of fishing industry members, their families and friends gathered in Lubec on July 21 to commemorate fishermen who lost their lives at sea. Gov. Janet Mills proclaimed July 21 as Maine Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day. The event, coordinated by Green and White Hope, Inc. founder Liz Michaud, was held at the Lost Fishermen's Memorial on Lubec's waterfront. The granite memorial, in the shape of sea waves, is engraved with the names of fishermen who did not return home.

Following a formal presentation of the colors by the Maine Marine Patrol Honor Guard, individuals with deep ties to Maine’s fishing industry and maritime safety spoke, including Bill Case, founding member of the Lost Fishermen’s Memorial Committee; John Roberts of Fishing Partnership Support Services; and Carl Wilson, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR). Pat Shepard and Josh Duym of REDDE Marine Safety Systems; state Representative Tiffany Strout; Anne-Marie Sokoloski of Sogelco International; and Monique Coombs of the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association also spoke.