Forget Dolphins, Veterans Swim with Navy SEALs

Navy SEALS help veterans and have an island renamed 
SEAL event will be part of Spring Fling
Charlotte Observer
BY LISA DAIDONE CORRESPONDENT
04/09/2015

Retired Navy SEALs Rich Graham, lback left, Rusch, in front and Troy Pusateri, right, participate in the 2014 LKN Navy SEAL Swim. TIM DOYLE COURTESY SEAL SWIM CHARITIES

The best part of Spring Fling, which will be held April 18 at LangTree Lake Norman, won’t be the exhibits from nurseries, landscapers, outdoor-specialty stores and outdoor-themed organizations.

Nor will it be the music, food, beverages or nature crafts.

The best part of the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists Spring Fling in Mooresville will be a dedication ceremony. LKN SEAL Swim charities, which holds the annual SEAL Swim, will rename a Lake Norman island, currently called Whale Island, as Navy SEAL Island, said Chris Durant, of the charity group.

Eventually, the group will hold a dedication ceremony on the island and a plant a Navy SEAL flag there.

The dedication is a result of the LKN SEAL Swim, created three years ago to raise awareness and funds to help veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Combat Related Stress.

Three former Navy SEALs – Rich Graham, Shannon Rusch and Troy Pusateri – swim 13.6 miles, beginning at McCray Creek access in Mooresville and ending at the Rusty Rudder in Cornelius with a huge party. The swim this year will be held July 24.
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