Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Coast Guard turns 220

Happy Birthday, Coast Guard!! Thanks for keeping our waters safe.

Also, thoughts and prayers go out to those that have lost their lives during those 220 years. In particular, I would like to recognize the 3 men that died in the helicopter crash last month. The chopper crashed near James Island, off the Washington coast.

Lt. Lance D. Leone, 29 of Ventura, CA was the sole survivor of the crew of 4. Lt. Sean Krueger, 33 of Seymour, CT was a dear friend of a close friend of mine and is survived by hs wife and 3 young children. Adam C. Hoke, 40 from Great Falls, MT and Brett M. Banks, 33 from Rock Springs, WY - both air crewman also perished.


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