Organization for Artificial Reefs Inc

Last year on March 15, we lost a great man far too soon in service to our nation. Carl Enis and the rest of the crew of Jolly 51 were killed in action in Anbar Province, Iraq.


Carl was as avid of a an outdoorsmen as you will ever find, and fishing and diving were a constant pursuit in his life. We all immediately thought that a memorial artificial reef would be at least one fitting way to remember Carl while providing habitat for fish and recreation for divers.

This project is in it's early stages, but the most critical aspect is to begin raising enough money to purchase and construct artificial reefs and fund their installation offshore along with the other overhead costs related to building an artificial reef. The reef will be in the vicinity of Alligator Point, where Carl spent what time he could.


Lelantus Experience
Carl had started a blog about his adventures named after a Greek Titan, Lelantus, who was probably the god of air, moving unseen with the hunter's skill for stalking prey. His friends and family have been carrying the torch and have been completing some of Carl's planned adventures in his honor.
http://www.lelantusexperience.com/ 

#BeMoreLikeCarl
In carrying on Carl's legacy, we've adopted the slogan Be More Like Carl.  He lived more in his 31 years than most anyone has, which is good motivation to get out there and do the things you've been talking about. Check out the hashtag on Instagram and use it when you're out checking things off your bucket list. 
-> https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bemorelikecarl/

Memorial Day
This Memorial Day, as you enjoy your weekend, please help us remember one of our fallen heroes with a donation towards Carl's Reef. We will keep donors updated as we progress with the project. This is our fundraising launch for the reef, and we appreciate any gift large or small. For larger gifts, you can send a check with Carl's Reef in the memo line made payable to OAR and mail to:

OAR
2545 Blairstone Pines Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32301 

Donations to OAR via this page or check will come with a letter acknowledging your gift for tax purposes.

Carl was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetary on May 21, 2018.


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Here are some of the articles that have been published about Carl:

http://floridapolitics.com/archives/259227-joe-clements-honoring-carl-enis-a-genuine-american-hero

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2018/07/06/widow-carl-enis-sacrifice-military-members-loved-ones-doesnt-end/754595002/

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/271217/920th-rescue-wing-pays-tribute-fallen-pararescuemen-during-memorial

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.tallahassee.com/amp/1334523002

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2018/03/16/he-was-golden-pj-killed-in-iraq-crash-remembered-as-outdoorsman-loyal-friend/

http://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Family-members-mourn-the-loss-of-local-hero-477100123.html

http://www.wtxl.com/news/loved-ones-remember-staff-sgt-carl-enis-in-tallahassee/article_4ed30be8-4033-11e8-b743-6b93e8ef7729.html

http://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Celebration-of-Life-held-for-local-soldier-killed-in-Iraq-478468823.html

http://www.wctv.tv/content/news/US-military-helicopter-crashes-killing-all-on-board-477098193.html

http://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Local-fallen-hero-honored-478531473.html

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2018/03/16/tallahassee-air-force-staff-sgt-carl-enis-killed-iraq-helicopter-crash/431285002/

https://www.reddit.com/r/MilitaryPorn/comments/84xyda/honoring_staff_sgt_carl_enis_left_a_usaf_pj_who/