Some of you have met Joe along the way. If you have pictures for the site gallery, email them to avtpics@s-3d.com
Sponsors:
Kelly Kolodziejski
Art Center for the Islands
Katharine Robinson
Dennis Flinn
David Bailey
Sand Dollar
Digital Design
Hosting/Web Development
We are still in need of sponsors. Please, carefully consider supporting this project. The greatest help is every small donation that has been given. Send donations of $1 and up to:
American Victory Tour
c/o American Bank
216 S. Alister
Port Aransas, TX 78373
The American Victory Tour
February 2, 2002 Photo courtesy of Becky Bilokur-Tobias |
On a cool, crisp morning in February of 2002, Philly Joe Kolodziejski boarded his new home for the next few years, a well equiped canoe. He plans to circum-navigate the entire continental United States. | |
| On February 2, 2002, dozens of friends and supporters and 2 News Crews bid Philly Joe, bon voyage. |
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After a year of intensive training, all those who helped gave a cheerful fairwell. |
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| Philly Joe helps Gracie into the captains seat.... again.... and again.... and again. |
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| They push off for the first leg of the voyage to New Orleans, Louisiana. |
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| Philly Joe gets into position for the long journey, Gracie makes sure he is comfortable. |
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| Have a good trip Philly Joe. We all wish you a safe journey and look forward to seeing you in October. |
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