WILTON — The mother of a merchant mariner who died in the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro continues to keep her son’s legacy alive by helping others. Deb Roberts, 48, will compete as Mrs. Wilton International for the title of Mrs. Maine International 2018 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The public part of […]
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Michael Holland’s parents deliver donated supplies to Puerto Rico hurricane victims
Deb and Robin Roberts, whose son Michael Holland perished when the cargo ship El Faro sank during a hurricane in 2015, delivered more than 30,000 pounds of food, water and personal hygiene supplies to hurricane victims in Puerto Rico. The Roberts, who live in Wilton, Maine, collected the relief supplies during a drive last November […]
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Deb Roberts organizing donation drive to benefit Puerto Rico in memory of Michael Holland
The mother of a crewman who perished when the container ship El Faro sank two years ago has organized a donation drive to benefit the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Deb Roberts’ son, Michael Holland, was among the 33 crewmen, including four from Maine, who died when the 790-foot ship sank off the Bahamas on […]
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Hollandstrong Fishing Derby to be held in memory of lost mariner
LIVERMORE —Deb Roberts of Wilton, with family and friends, is preparing for the second annual Hollandstrong Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Round Pond in memory of Roberts’ son, mariner Michael Holland. Holland, 25, of Wilton, was one of 33 crew members who died aboard the SS El Faro, a cargo ship that sank […]
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Wilton mom fulfills pledge to son who died in El Faro sinking
WILTON — Deb Roberts has fulfilled the promise she made to her son the day the Coast Guard called off the search for the crew of the SS El Faro, which sank during Hurricane Joaquin in the Bahamas on Oct. 1, 2015. Roberts’ son, Michael Holland, 25, of Wilton, was one of 33 crew members […]
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Wilton woman works to keep memory of son alive
WILTON — Deb Roberts focuses on honoring the memory of her son, the late Michael Holland, to help her get through the painful days. Holland, 25, of Wilton, was a mariner and among one of 33 crew members aboard the SS El Faro when it sank near Crooked Island, Bahamas, on Oct. 1, 2015, during […]