4651 SR 109 | PO Box 7
Moclips WA 98562
As many of you know, we were able to recover some items from the restaurant building. I am very proud to report that we got what I thought were the most important items.
These Tennis Plaques belonged to my grandfather, Jess Curtright. Grandpa Jess was a great tennis player.
This is the flag from my grandfather’s coffin.
Grandpa Jess was a World War II Flying Ace.
These were my grandfather’s War Medals. In this collection are 2 Campaign Medals, The Navy Air Medal, The Purple Heart of Honor, and The Distinguished Flying Cross.
Ever since Monday I wanted to recover these medals. I spent hours sifting through ashes and debris one handful at a time.
I recently read a newspaper article about the class of 1941 from Stadium High School. Interwoven into the article were original clippings from World War II. I read that grandpa Jess had strafed a Destroyer from 7000ft down to 300ft. I had been told part of this story before in the dining room while serving a classmate of grandpa Jess. What I didn’t know was that grandpa Jess had to execute a water landing and was floating in the Pacific Ocean for 25 hours before being rescued.
THAT is why I had to find his medals, to honor him and his heroism. Grandpa Jess was a great man, I am proud to stand in his shadow and to be his namesake.
If you have any pictures of grandpa’s medals, plaques and flag, please upload them on our facebook Fan Page.
Sincerely,
Jess Owen
Assistant General Manager
Ocean Crest Resort
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- Hutch Holiday Gala 2011November 30, 2011
- Washington Coast ThanksgivingNovember 24, 2011
- Restaurant FireJune 20, 2011
- Restaurant Fire Update 06-23-11June 24, 2011
- Restaurant Fire Update 06-25-11June 26, 2011
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Like countless others, my husband and I spent many countless hours at Ocean Crest sitting on the deck, watching the hummingbirds, dining in the incredible dining room, and feeling things in the gift shop.
We spent celebrations together there, we came for solace when the cancer returned, and it was the first place I traveled to alone to see if I could.
Ocean Crest is part of my history.
Please hurry and rebuild so I can enjoy again your wonderful hospitality.
Tammie Martinez
Thank you Tammie, and sorry for your loss. We are working as hard as we can to rebuild as quickly as possible. We hope to see you again soon.
OMG, Jess this is awesome! I so understand the importance of this. My dad flew P-51 Mustangs out of England in WWII. We donated a lot of his memorabilia to the Museum of Flight in Seattle when he dies. So happy you found those. Think of you and your family every day.
Chris and Dan
Thank you Chris! We are trying to get the flag preserved as much as possible. We know that it is not able to be cleaned, but they tell us they should be able to neutralize the acids from the smoke.
When you rebuild we will be celebrating with you. Is it too early to make a reservation?
Unfortunately, it is too early. We don’t even know how long it will take at this point. Just don’t forget us, Denise. Keep checking back, we will keep the website and facebook updated.
We are so saddened by the news of the fire. I have enjoyed so many great meals in the restaurant and have loved looking at the window at the wonderful view, watching the hummingbirds dart about, and wondering about the history behind the incredible huge old rope on the deck. I hope to be one of the first to celebrate a grand reopening. My heart goes out to the owners and staff of a really fine place.
Thank you for sharing your memories with us Theresa. We look forward to having you at the Grand Re-Opening!
I found your incredible resort in 1999 and have been back 4 times since. The food, the views and the hospitality are unparalleled. I can’t help but tell others about you although I don’t really want to share. Hope all goes well with the rebuild and can’t wait to be there once again. Michael in Colorado
Thank you Michael, your kind words mean everything to us.