Navy Tribute 3

Meet Christine Sinclair. Christine served as an Engineman (EN) Petty Officer 3rd Class, in the U.S. Navy, and was featured on the cover of the 4th Quarter 2017 edition of PAM Quarterly. November 2017 marked her 1 year anniversary with PAM Transport.

The artwork on each truck begins on the right side, at the very top rear corner, working its way around to the left side of the truck to tell the story of each branch.

The USS Constitution, commissioned in 1797 is currently the only active warship in the United States Navy to have sunk another ship in combat. Yes, at the young age of 220 years, this wooden vessel is still fully functioning and is a great testament to the longevity of our nation.

The famous words “I have not yet begun to fight!” were issued by John Paul Jones of the 42-gun USS Bonhomme Richard during the Battle of Flamborough Head in response to the Captain of the HMS Serapis’ calls to surrender. Almost prophetically, Jones’ words set the tone for the attitude of dogged determination adopted by the U.S. Navy ever since.

In his second address to Congress in 1902 and partially in response to the development of the Panama Canal, Theodore Roosevelt strongly advocated for America to build the finest Navy known to man as a way to protect our shores from would-be invading forces. For his efforts Theodore Roosevelt is often referred to as the “father of the modern Navy.”

Despite Franklin D. Roosevelt’s efforts to keep America from joining WW2, the attack on the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor and other locations on the morning of December 7, 1941 by the Japanese catapulted the United States headlong into the conflict. 2,403 Americans died and 1,178 were wounded during the attack. To this day 948 men remain entombed in the wreckage the USS Arizona as a result of the attack.

With great symbolism, this centerpiece pays tribute to our naval heroes and their commitment to the defense of America. “Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Those Who Threaten It”

With a noticeable nod to the shellback coin, watching over Lady Liberty, Poseidon stands in support of the U.S. Navy, while the globe behind him signifies control over all the seas.

His golden Trident supplying near mythical abilities to the S.E.A.L.s below.

The Squid representing the affectionate appellation for our Navy brothers and sisters.

The tidal power as he emerges from below the surface in salute to our submariners.

“Thanks” just doesn’t seem to communicate our appreciation for our military men and women, so we included an aircraft carrier to add scale to our words.