U.S. NAVY & U.S. COAST GUARD

Over a decade ago, a great tradition began for the Marsh Children’s Home, with more frequent port visits of U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard vessels to the Beautiful Bay of St. Lucia known to us all as Acapulco Bay.

These visits, for both Logistics and Rest and Recreation, have also been important examples of international diplomacy, coordinated by the Defense Attaché Office at the American Embassy in Mexico City. Volunteers from these vessels, including Officers and Sailors, men and women alike, have organized numerous outings in support of the Marsh Children's Home’s needs, and provide inspirational companionship and support to our children. This support ranges from such simple humanitarian efforts as spending a day on the beach with the children, to invaluable assistance with repairing and improving plumbing, washing machines, light fixtures, and recreational equipment. But most importantly, these Ambassadors give their time and their love to the children, the thing they need most of all!

We can scarcely thank all these brave men and women who have spent their leisure time to give a bit of themselves (or a lot!) to the Marsh Children's Home which we have shared with them. We will always keep them in our hearts. Thank You!

It would be impossible to mention the name of each vessel which has participated in these invaluable demonstrations of international good will, known as Community Relations Projects (COMREL), but to mention a few: USS KITTY HAWK, USS BOXER, USS JOHN MOORE, USS CHANDLER, USS CURTS, USCGC HAMILTON, USCGC BOUTWELL, USCGC SHERMAN, USCGC ACTIVE, USS HURRICANE, USS SWIFT, and USCGC TYBEE; the list is longer, but this is our way to once again say THANK YOU to all!