by Myrna Hayes | Jul 11, 2022 | Events, Frontpage, History, Uncategorized
I gave a guided tour of the July 9, 1917 explosion location, Building 40, a black powder storage magazine, the MacKenzie’s home Building 57 and we took a walk to the Mare Island Naval Cemetery to place flowers and toys for the children at their graves. This...
by Myrna Hayes | Jul 10, 2022 | Events, Frontpage, History, Uncategorized
I am sharing an updated version this morning of the storybook I have written about the MacKenzie Family who were killed in an explosion 105 years ago yesterday, July 9, 1917. Last night late, I added 3 new photos sent to me yesterday afternoon on the explosion...
by Myrna Hayes | Jan 13, 2020 | Commentary, Frontpage, Uncategorized
Let’s recall for a moment, WHY we created our petition to Reopen the Mare Island Preserve Now! on Thanksgiving weekend 2019. Simple. Not in ANY way because we are blaming the Mayor, City Council or Staff for their decision to address post September 2019 fire issues in...
