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Video: BLAST from the Past - SEAL Demonstration on July 4th

We remember watching the 1999 4th of July Navy SEAL demonstration and being blown away by the beach explosions, SEALs firing their weapons (blanks), helicopter water retrievals and the roar of the crowds. Below are two videos that do a great capturing these moments. They stopped the demonstrations in 2000 and are not planning any in the immediate future.

Here is an image grab from the first movie below that shows the explosion on the beach. You could actually feel the heat from the fire if you were seated near the Coronado Golf Course - it was an amazing demonstration of power and precision.

Highlight: Blowing up beach near golf course at 15:16 and shooting weapons at 16:51:

Were you there in 1998 or 1999 to witness the above in person? Tell us in the comments!

Tags: community, military, navy, seals

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Comment by Deanna Latendresse on September 30, 2011 at 8:33pm: Oh my gosh....I miss this! I remember sitting on the golf course grounds and watching the SEALS in the water being "snatched up" by a boat passing at what seemed to be a gazillion miles per hour! It was SO exciting to watch!

Comment by Deanna Latendresse on September 30, 2011 at 8:34pm: BRING IT BACK!!!!!

Comment by Anne Sels on October 2, 2011 at 10:14am: I remember that too Deanna - back then they would do a high altitude jump ... there was a SEAL wearing a monster of the lagoon type mask in the water and I think he would try to get to them before they were rescued.

Photo Star Comment by Dan Megna on October 2, 2011 at 3:00pm: GAWD! I have tears in my eyes watching this on the big screen with my 10 year old son. What great memories! I've told him about these shows for years but until now have never been able to share them with him. These were, without a doubt, the absolute highlight to the 4th celebration. I can't think of a better way to put "Independence Day" into perspective. Bring it back!

Comment by Lynne Harpst Koen on October 3, 2011 at 8:54am: Well, we can thank the TERRORISTS for 86ing the show.

Comment by Lisa Baker Olsen on October 10, 2011 at 10:09am: I remember seeing a Navy Seal demonstration as a child in Coronado. Impressive! Thanks for posting the videos. It is a good reminder to thank those who sacrifice and serve our country!