July guests from Austin

By tward | August 9, 2011

Maggie and her daughters Rebecca and Teresa

Maggie and her daughters Rebecca and Teresa

Maggie brought her two daughters to Rockport for some beach time - - they traveled from Austin.

Captain Louis and his First Mate Tomi hosted the family for an outing on their boat - -

the photos tell it all - -

Captain Louis and Teresa at the helm....

Captain Louis and Teresa at the helm....

Rebecca takes her turn at the wheel

Rebecca takes her turn at the wheel

perfect blue sky day to enjoy the bay

perfect blue sky day to enjoy the bay

Teresa and Rebecca enjoying the cruise

Teresa and Rebecca enjoying the cruise

summertime treat...

summertime treat...

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July guests — the De Leon family

By tward | July 30, 2011

Benjamin and Danielle De Leon brought their 8 month old son Josiah to Rockport for some
well-deserved family vacation time.

Benjamin is a veteran of Iraq and Danielle continues serving on active duty.

The De Leon’s traveled from San Antonio - - this was Josiah’s first beach experience and
you can see in the photo he apparently likes the beach.

Josiah De Leon

Josiah De Leon

Benjamin, Danielle and Josiah

Benjamin, Danielle and Josiah

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..midwest military family visits Rockport…

By tward | July 23, 2011

…..Kathy O’Dell,  Sabrina Murphy,  Jessica Ripper,  Melissa Ruggero and Josephine Kemp
traveled from Kansas to vacation in Rockport in June.

Jessica’s spouse has served in Afghanistan and is currently serving in Iraq.

Melissa is about to deploy to the war and was able to join family and friends for a brief stay in Rockport.

L to R Kathy, Sabrina, Jessica; front L to R Melissa and Josephine

L to R Kathy, Sabrina, Jessica; front L to R Melissa and Josephine

Captain Louis welcomed our visitors aboard for a bay cruise.

Captain Louis welcomed our visitors aboard for a bay cruise.

enjoying a bay beach....

enjoying a bay beach....

Sabrina, Kathy and Melissa

Sabrina, Kathy and Melissa

Tom, Rockport For Veterans host, Jessica, Josephine and Kathy

Tom, Rockport For Veterans host, Jessica, Josephine and Kathy

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guest family ‘on leave’ from the war

By tward | July 19, 2011

Greg - on leave from Iraq with Jorlynn and family...

Greg - on leave from Iraq with Jorlynn and family...

Rockport For Veterans hosted Greg and Jorlynn
Giles and family.

Greg arrived home on leave from the war in
Iraq and brought his family to Rockport for
some well-deserved R&R.

Pictured above:  Greg and Jorlynn with their children Noble and Grace.
Standing alongside Jorlynn are James and Gina Pettiette.
At the table from L to R are Pamela Giles and James and Luke Pettiette.

Pamela served in Viet Nam as an Army nurse.
She is the proud mother of Greg and Gina.

Both Greg and James have served in Iraq.

The family enjoyed everything Rockport-Fulton has to offer –

Greg returned to his duty station in Iraq on July 4.

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Rockport For Veterans hosts Afghanistan Veteran and Family

By tward | June 13, 2011

Kristen and Rene

Kristen and Rene

Rene and Kristen Trettenero-Rodriguez vacationed in Rockport while on leave from the Army.


Rene recently completed his tour of duty in Afghanistan.

Rene and Kristen underway...

Rene and Kristen underway...

. . . . during their visit Rene’s brother, Alex, and their parents also came
to discover Rockport-Fulton.  The family found time to visit Corpus Christi,
tour THE LEX, take to the water on a fishing trip arranged
by a local Rockport couple, and sample some terrific coastal food
in area restaurants.

Rene and Kristen, Alex and the Rodriguez parents

Rene and Kristen, Alex and the Rodriguez parents

...catch of the day....

...catch of the day....

Dad and kids at the beach...

Dad and kids at the beach...

Rene and Kristen enjoying their Rockport stay

Rene and Kristen enjoying their Rockport stay

it was a pleasure hosting you and your family here in Rockport-Fulton - - our volunteers

and neighbors wish you the very best - - - - and look forward to your return.

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