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Mechanical Services Employee Honored for Volunteer Work to Restore Liberty Ship
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August 20, 2007
by Linda Frechette,
Portland, Maine (August 20, 2007) - Falmouth resident Mark McGill received two awards from the chairman of Project Liberty Ship Michael Schneider on board the liberty ship S.S. John Brown last Friday evening. Awards were given to McGill for volunteering over 1,000 hours to help maintain The historic vessel, and in recognition of his hard work in making the ships visit to Portland a success. McGill, who's made several trips to Baltimore for his volunteer work, was aboard the ship when it arrived in Portland last week.
McGill is employed with Mechanical Services of Portland, who hosted a reception aboard the S.S. Brown last Friday evening for company employees, their families and over 20 shipyard veterans who worked on the Liberty Ships during WWII.
“This was a wonderful opportunity for us to observe an important part of our history, and to recognize the men and woman who built the Liberty Ships” remarked Mechanical Services President Chris Green. “We are proud to have Mark as an employee and applaud his commitment to the preservation of this ship.”
McGill's interest in Liberty Ships grew from his father's World War II stories. “Stepping on board and setting sail in June was an incredible achievement for all of us who love the Brown. We have become a family of sorts and are so honored to share this part of history with the world,” said McGill.