An historical milestone in the history
of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force was observed as for the first time, the
Officers and Marines participated in a Cocktail Reception and Silent Art
Auction on Friday past at the Defence Force’s Coral Harbour Base.
As the force celebrates 40 years under
the theme “Beyond the Horizon, into the Future,” a large crowd was in
attendance to view an array of over 30 arts and paintings. These were on
display for persons wishing to purchase them, which were carefully done by the
men and women of the force, as well as by RBDF Veterans, Rangers, persons
within the community and also from the students at The Bahamas Association for
the Physically Disabled (BAPD). Part proceeds from the event, which is one of
several that is planned in observance of the organization’s anniversary
celebrations, will benefit The Bahamas Association for the Physically Disabled.
In attendance were the Minister of
National Security, the Honorable Marvin Dames and the Acting Commander Defence
Force, Captain Raymond King. In his brief remarks, Minister Dames commended
Captain King along with his Executive Team and the Officers and Marines for the
awesome showing.
“What you are doing here this evening
speaks volumes. And it certainly sets the tone for what all law enforcement
agencies ought to be doing,” said Minister Dames. You and your executive team
and members of the planning committee ought to feel proud of what you have
accomplished here today. I hope that this is the beginning of what is to come.”
The Acting Commander Defence Force also
commended Lieutenant Floyd Moxey, Chairperson of the event along with his
committee team members for making the night a success. He noted that along with
performing its normal duties of protecting the territorial integrity of The
Bahamas, the organization is also about giving back to the community.