Blessing of the Fleet • 11.22.2018 • Matt Filar

There was great attendance at the 23rd Annual Blessing of the Fleet on Thanksgiving morning, November 22, 2018, in Trinidad. This event gives the community the opportunity to bless the fishermen, fishing families, and Coast Guard for their efforts and to to provide for their safety on the ocean. Axel Lindgren III and his family gave the traditional Native blessing facing the four directions, followed by a blessing from Officiant Dana Hope, M.A. Each year the Trinidad School 4th grade students draw pictures of the boast in the Trinidad Fishing Fleet and write poems to honor the fishermen. one drawing was selected to be used for next year's poster.