The 20th Annual Gloucester Fishermen's Memorial Service!

America's oldest seaport has paid dearly for that title, over 10,000 of her finest never returned. The sea gives and takes away for those who fish the waters. This years service featured swordfish boat captain Linda Greenlaw of the F/V Hannah Boden made famous in the book and movie "The Perfect Storm".

The procession arrives.

 Placing the oars.

 Gloucester Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken.

 Linda Greenlaw

 Honoring the lost F/V Patriot.

 Presenting a wreath.

 Laying the wreath.

 Tossing flowers to the sea.

 A prayer for the fishermen.

 The Gloucester Fishermen's Memorial Service Committee with Linda Greenlaw.