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The Salute to the Military Ball The City of Coronado enjoys a special association with our neighbors at Naval Base Coronado (formerly Naval Amphibious Base and Naval Air Station, North Island), and continues to greatly appreciate our United States military service-members. Our Crown City is also home to many active duty, reserve and retired military families. Since 1985, the Coronado Chamber of Commerce has staged the Salute to the Military Ball to recognize those who have given of themselves — who not only insure America’s freedom, but also give to our community the effort necessary for everyone to enjoy superior quality of life. Each year we celebrate the volunteerism, spirit and personal contributions that military personnel give to Coronado. In establishing the Ball, the founders set several goals. First, to include commanders and a deserving junior officer of active duty organizations stationed at Naval Base Coronado. Secondly, it was important that about half of the attendees be appreciative citizens, and that any resident of Coronado have the opportunity to attend the Ball. Additionally, they recognized the importance of assets necessary to make this recognition possible. The Hotel del Coronado has been the elegant and gracious lady creating the special ambiance for this evening, and the military has generously provided the inspirational Marine Corps Band, and Navy Honor Guard. This Coronado tradition has flourished because there are many sponsors and patrons who are grateful for our nation’s military services, especially our neighbors at Naval Base Coronado. This year the Coronado Chamber of Commerce will also award, as a highlight of the evening, the sixteenth annual Harry T. Jenkins Memorial Award, specially recognizing the honor, integrity and commitment which is the finest this country has to offer. The third annual VADM James and Sybil Stockdale Award will be presented to recognize the military couple who best exemplifies the selfless service and dedication to the community, the military, and the country. For centuries our men and women in uniform have defended the freedom we all enjoy. Today they do so at great sacrifice. We are in a struggle to maintain democratic principles and basic human rights in the face of a determined and ruthless enemy. The current conflict is worldwide and may be the most difficult we have ever faced. In “Honoring Those Who Serve” we salute this effort, the toll it has taken, and the courage, determination and spirit that is evident in those who carry the load. We also grimly recognize that we must not fail. The elusive victory may not be certain, but the future we hold dear rests on valiant shoulders ... the American Soldier, Sailor, Marine and Airman in uniform. |
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