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SUMMARY:Memorial Reef: Bruce Eugene Ernest
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URL:https://warriormemorialreefs.org/event/bruce-eugene-ernest/
LOCATION:Florida
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SUMMARY:Lionfish Festival & Emerald Coast Open
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URL:https://warriormemorialreefs.org/event/lionfish-festival-emerald-coast-open/
LOCATION:HarborWalk Village\, 34 Harbor Blvd\, Destin\, FL\, 32541\, United States
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SUMMARY:Memorial Reef: Ronald William Mebust
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URL:https://warriormemorialreefs.org/event/ronald-william-mebust/
LOCATION:Man in the Sea Museum\, 17314 Panama City Beach Pkwy\, Panama City Beach\, Florida\, 32413\, United States
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SUMMARY:Memorial Reef: Bernie Campoli
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URL:https://warriormemorialreefs.org/event/bernie-campoli/
LOCATION:Man in the Sea Museum\, 17314 Panama City Beach Pkwy\, Panama City Beach\, Florida\, 32413\, United States
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SUMMARY:National First Responder Day
DESCRIPTION:More information to come – stay tuned!
URL:https://warriormemorialreefs.org/event/national-first-responder-day/
LOCATION:Man in the Sea Museum\, 17314 Panama City Beach Pkwy\, Panama City Beach\, Florida\, 32413\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reels & Spears Gulf Classic
DESCRIPTION:The Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation’s Inaugural Reels & Spears Gulf Classic is an angling and spearfishing tournament benefiting the Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation\, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to interring Veterans\, First Responders\, and their K9s in prepositioned artificial reefs. The tournament includes Spearfishing and Small Boat & Large Boat Angling targeting Snapper\, Grouper\, Amberjack and Lionfish\, with cash awards to be announced.\nAll rules are subject to change\, and will be solidified at the Mandatory Captain’s Meeting on Friday\, September 12\, 2025.\nClick HERE to register. \nTournament Dates\n• Friday\, September 12\, 2025: Mandatory Captain’s Meeting\n• Saturday\, September 13\, 2025: Fishing and Spearfishing Tournament & Festival Day \nLocation\nPoint South Marina at Bay Point\, 3824 Hatteras Lane\, Panama City Beach\, FL 32408 \nSchedule\nFriday\, September 12\, 2025 \n\nRegistration: 4:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. (all waivers must be signed by 5:00 P.M.) Location TBA\nMandatory Captain’s Meeting: 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. at TBA- TEAMS option for remote attendance) Teams have the option to get underway AFTER the Mandatory Captain’s Meeting (6:30 P.M.).\nDinner/Launch Party: Following Captain’s Meeting (included for registered participants; extra meal tickets available at registration.)\n\nSaturday\, September 13\, 2025 \n\nFishing/Spearfishing Begins: 5:00 A.M.\nFestivities (games\, vendors\, food & beverage tastings): 12:00 P.M. at Point South Marina at Bay Point (Panama City Beach\, FL)\nWeigh-In/Scoring Station: 12:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.\nAwards Ceremony: Time TBA\n\nRegistration\nProcess: Register online via Zeffy at: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/reels-and-spearsgulf-classic \, warriormemorialreefs.org\, or on their social media\, using the QR code. Payment is due at registration. All participants must read and agree to tournament rules and regulations. ALL Participants must have SIGNED waivers and releases turned in prior to the Captains’ Meeting\, digitally or hardcopies. \nTeam Composition: \n\nREELS: NO maximum participants per boat/ team.\nSPEARS: Minimum 2\, NO maximum participants per boat/ team. Each participant must dive with at least one buddy for spearfishing.\nTeam names must not be offensive. This is a family event. (determined by Tournament Director).\n\nPacket: Includes one tournament T-shirt (for Early-bird Entries only)\, one dinner/ launch party ticket\, and one raffle ticket per participant. Pick up at Captain’s Meeting. \nBoat Requirements: Boats must meet Federal and Florida safety regulations. A tournament number card must be prominently displayed. \nContact: Each team must provide a phone number for post-weigh-in polygraph summons. Captains must be available within 20 minutes of a committee call. \nCaptain’s Meeting\n\nMandatory Attendance: At least one representative per team must attend in person or via TEAMS\, checking in during the meeting. Failure to check in disqualifies the team.\nPurpose: Review rules\, announce changes\, and answer questions. Rule changes will be posted on warriormemorialreefs.org and social media (Facebook\, Instagram\, X).\nTime/Location: 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.\, Point South Marina at Bay Point\, Marina Pool. 3824 Hatteras Lane\, Panama City Beach\, FL 32408.\n\n  \nFishing/Spearfishing Hours\n\nStart: 5:00 A.M- MUST be back for weigh in by 7:00 PM.\, September 13\, 2025\nEnd: All fish MUST be at the scoring station by 7:00 P.M.\, September 13\, 2025\nWeather: Tournament reserves the right to postpone/ cancel tournament due to inclement weather\, small boat advisories\, or warnings\, and of course in case of a hurricane. If the tournament is called\, the tournament will resume on September 14th\, with the same time schedule.\n\nTarget Species\n\nSnapper- Red Snapper\nGrouper- Red & Gag Grouper\nAmberjack- Greater Amberjack\nLionfish (Pterois volitans/miles\, aka Red Lionfish/Devil Firefish)\n\nDivisions\n1. Reels- Heaviest Fish Per Team\, Per Species\n◦ Heaviest Fish Per Team\, Per Species\n◦ Target Species Categories : Snapper\, Grouper & Amberjack \n2. Spearfishing- Heaviest Fish Per Team\, Per Species*\n◦ Target Species: Snapper\, Grouper\, Amberjack & Lionfish*.\n◦ Rules:\n▪ Snapper\, Grouper and Amberjack must be speared during tournament hours and presented whole (no missing heads/tails).\n▪ Protective gloves and first aid kits for Lionfish* stings are recommended.\n▪ Fish may be kept\, donated for research/consumption\, or properly disposed of by participants. \n*Lionfish Category will be won by MOST fish brought in. \nWeigh-In/Scoring Station\n\nLocation: Point South Marina at Bay Point.\nTime: 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.\, September 13\, 2025.\nCheck-in: All boats MUST confirm at Bay Point Harbor and confirm via radio\, subject to approach. Latest Boats MUST check-in by 6:00 P.M.\n\nReels Rules\n\nMust use rod and reel\, hook and line for Reels Division.\nAll tackle types (spinning\, casting\, fly) allowed; deep trolling devices permitted if attached to rod/reel.\nFish may be brought by boat\, or car/ truck (all crew present) to the scoring station.\nCoolers must be iced\, with Lionfish.\nStaff weigh and count fish; team captain/designee should be present or nearby.\nFreshly mutilated fish (e.g.\, by propellers/ gaffe/ spear) are allowed.\nLionfish must be preserved on ice; protective gloves recommended.\nIn case of a tie\, the earliest weighed-in fish wins.\n\nSpearfishing Rules\n\nLionfish\, Snapper\, Amberjack and Grouper must be speared using legal methods in permitted areas.\nFish must be brought by boat (all crew present) or vehicle to the scoring station.\nCoolers must be iced\, with Lionfish separated (in distinct containers\, e.g.\, canisters\, ziplock bags).\nStaff weigh and count fish; team captain/designee should be present or nearby.\nNo freshly mutilated fish (e.g.\, by propellers) allowed. Weigh master may disqualify mutilated fish.\nLionfish must be preserved on ice; protective gloves recommended.\nIn case of a tie\, the earliest weighed-in fish wins.\n\nRegulations\n\nParticipants must comply with all federal and state regulations\, including licensing\, size/bag limits\, and circle hook requirements.\nAll vessels targeting Snapper\, Amberjack or Grouper must be Federally compliant in regards to boat safety and licensing.\n\nPrizes and Awards\n\nCash Awards: TBA . Pay Structure is based on amount of boats registered. (Check warriormemorialreefs.org for updates).\nPayment: Issued by bank check to the team’s designated payee within 7 days postceremony.\nTrophies: Given for each Biggest (Heaviest) Species Category.\nRaffle: Drawn at Captain’s Meeting & Awards Ceremony; participants must be registered.\nCalcutta: Rules & Pay Schedule TBA at Captain’s Meeting.\n\nCommunications\n\nOfficial channel: VHF 78\nLatest check-in with marina by 6:00\n\nEligibility\n\nOpen to all sports fishermen (male and female).\nPersons convicted of fishing violations are ineligible for 5 years from the violation date.\nEligibility disputes must be submitted in writing before the Captain’s Meeting.\n\nProtests and Polygraph\n\nProtests: Will not be allowed. This is a charity event.\nDisqualification: This is a fundraising event. Unsportsmanlike conduct (e.g.\, aggressive behavior\, social media attacks) or rule violations may lead to disqualification and forfeiture of fees/prizes.\n\nSafety and Liability\n\nParticipants compete at their own risk. The Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation\, Point South Marina\, sponsors\, donors\, volunteers and vendors are not liable for injuries or property damage.\nCaptains are responsible for their vessel\, crew\, and wake per Federal Maritime Law.\nTeams must select a “boat buddy” for mechanical emergencies.\nAll Spearfishers MUST have a dive buddy.\n\nPromotional Use\n\nParticipants agree to allow their names\, awards\, and photos/videos to be used for media\, social media and promotional purposes by the Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation and sponsors.\n\nTax Liability\n\nAnglers are responsible for any tax liability from cash or prize winnings.\n\nSportsmanship\n\nThis is a family friendly fundraiser benefiting the families of fallen warriors. Uphold honesty\, integrity and sportsmanship. Vulgar profanity\, aggression\, or vulgar/ volatile behavior may result in disqualification from this and future tournaments.\n\nMOST OF ALL- HAVE FUN!!!\nTREASURE RAFFLE\nClick here to purchase ticket(s) for your chance to win! \nJoin our nonprofit’s Reel’s & Spears Gulf Classic “Treasure” raffle for a chance to win various raffle prizes throughout the festival day (9/13/2025)\, plus an amazing mega BOTE package\, worth $1.3K\, whose winner will be chosen on September 30th\, and announced on October 1st!! \n\n1 Ticket – $10\n3 Tickets – $25\n6 Tickets – $50\n14 Tickets – $100\n32 Tickets – $200\n\nWinners do not need to be present to win.
URL:https://warriormemorialreefs.org/event/reels-spears-gulf-classic/
LOCATION:Point South Marina-Bay Point\, 3824 Hatteras Lane\, Panama City Beach\, FL\, 32408\, United States
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SUMMARY:At-Sea Burial 07/04/2025
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URL:https://warriormemorialreefs.org/event/at-sea-burial/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Marina\, 5325 N Lagoon Drive\, Panama City Beach\,\, Florida\, 32408
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SUMMARY:At-Sea Burial 05/26/2025 - SGT Tommy Walter Mullis
DESCRIPTION:Panama City\, FL – May 1\, 2025 – The Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation is proud to announce a heartfelt Celebration of Life for US Army Sergeant Tommy Walter Mullis\, a Vietnam Veteran whose legacy will be honored through a unique underwater memorial reef donated by Harman Metal Arts. This special event\, scheduled for Memorial Day\, will begin at 8:00 AM at the Man in the Sea Museum\, followed by a procession to Lighthouse Marina\, where the community is invited and encouraged to take their boats out\, fly their flags high\, and line the harbor in tribute to this American hero\, and his contributions to our nation. \nSergeant Tommy Walter Mullis served his country with courage and dedication during the Vietnam War. His son\, John Mullis\, will personally lay his father to rest within the serene underwater memorial reef\, a fitting tribute to a life of service. In a profound act of devotion\, John is in the process of getting his Open Water SCUBA certificate at RED Alert Diving\, specifically to embark on this sacred adventure\, ensuring his father’s memory is honored in the tranquil depths of the ocean. \nKim Mullis\, who is married to Tommy’s son\, reacted\, “When John and I were presented with the opportunity to celebrate the life and service of his dad\, through the Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation\, we knew it was an answer to prayer. It has been four long years leading up to this moment. On May 26\, 2025\, we will honor our dad in a true celebration of life\, in a spectacular way\, because of Joe and Gretchen Theodorou\, and the Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation.” \nThe Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation is dedicated to creating living underwater memorials that honor fallen veterans while fostering marine ecosystems. The raw steel reef\, crafted with care by Harman Metal Arts\, symbolizes both a lasting tribute to Sergeant Mullis and a contribution to the vitality of our oceans. “I am so incredibly proud of our team\, and the effort that they are taking to put these reefs in the water. Harman Metal Arts has been awesome in the fabrication. East Coast Foils has committed a boat\, and has really embraced our mission. But of course we couldn’t get these out to sea without Buck Buchanan and Dive911! This is the perfect start to the enduring memory of our warriors\,” said\, Joe Theodorou\, Founder and President of the Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation. “ We would like to invite the community to come out and join us in celebrating the life of Sergeant Tommy Walter Mullis. This Memorial Day\, let us come together to honor his service\, support his son John in this meaningful journey\, and recognize the enduring impact of our veterans\,’ Joe added. \nThis is one of two of the first reefs that Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation will be deploying in early May. The second reef structure is already slated for Mark Phillips’ Celebration of Life on July 4th. “There is a lot more to this story\, besides this being our first artificial reef interment\, which really makes this event even more special. The way I met John\, the lengths that he’s going to to have this adventure with his dad\, it is incredibly special\,” said Gretchen Theodorou\, Vice President of Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation. “He really is one of the nicest people that we have ever met\, and we know a lot of wonderful people\, so that is saying a lot. We are just so humbled to be able to do this for Tommy and John.” \nFor more information about the event\, to sponsor or donate a reef\, or to learn about the Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation\, please visit WarriorMemorialReefs.org \, or contact info@warriormemorialreefs.org. \nMedia Contact:\nGretchen Theodorou\, Vice President\, Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation\ngretchen.Theodorou@WarriorMemorialReefs.org\nwww.WarriorMemorialReefs.org \nAbout Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation: The Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation is committed to honoring veterans through the creation of underwater memorial reefs. These living tributes provide a lasting legacy for our heroes while promoting marine conservation and environmental stewardship. Honoring the Past. Restoring the Future.
URL:https://warriormemorialreefs.org/event/tommy-mullis/
LOCATION:Man in the Sea Museum\, 17314 Panama City Beach Pkwy\, Panama City Beach\, Florida\, 32413\, United States
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