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VIRGINIA BEACH The Historic Triangle definitely lives up to its nickname as being a center for history within the Hampton Roads community. So much so that other parts of the “Seven Cities” often get overlooked for their own contributions to the historical narrative of Virginia.
While Virginia Beach is known for its beautiful beaches, tourist attractions like Ocean Breeze Waterpark and the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, there is so much to do for history lovers around “Neptune City.” Below is a round up of some of the history must-sees while visiting Virginia Beach.
The boardwalk at the Virginia Beach oceanfront (WYDaily/Nancy Sheppard)
Swimmers honor late box truck driver who plunged off CBBT by swimming length of bridge
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Erik Mezick, husband and father of two teens, died surrounded by something he loved so much - the water. It was sad to see him pass in a drowning being such a strong swimmer, said Kevin Mezick, Erik s brother.
Mezick, age 47, died in December 2020. The box truck he was driving on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel towards Virginia Beach when he hit the guard rail, overturned and died plunging into 38 degree water. Erik touched people in a special way, said Coach Mike Lahey, coach of the Delmarva Dogfish.
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