Photo Release: Coast Guard remembers the departed at Seamen’s memorial in Astoria, Ore.

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 08/11/2017 09:04 PM EDT

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Aug. 11, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard 13th District PA Detachment Astoria
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Coast Guard remembers the departed at Seamen’s memorial in Astoria, Ore.

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Capt. William Timmons, commander, Coast Guard Sector Columbia River, gives remarks during the Seamen’s memorial in Astoria, Ore., Aug. 11, 2017. The Seamen’s Memorial honors all those who have served the maritime industry, from military seamen to commercial fishermen. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Klingenberg.

Capt. William Timmons, commander, Coast Guard Sector Columbia River, gives remarks during the Seamen’s memorial in Astoria, Ore., Aug. 11, 2017.

The Seamen’s Memorial honors all those who have served the maritime industry, from military seamen to commercial fishermen.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Klingenberg.
Wreaths are thrown into the Columbia River during the Seamen’s Memorial ceremony in Astoria, Ore., Aug. 11, 2017. This ceremony acts as a remembrance for mariners and military members who have lost their lives along the river. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Klingenberg.

Wreaths are thrown into the Columbia River during the Seamen’s Memorial ceremony in Astoria, Ore., Aug. 11, 2017.

This ceremony acts as a remembrance for mariners and military members who have lost their lives along the river.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Klingenberg.
Local Astorians search the numerous names covering the Seaman’s memorial in Astoria, Ore., Aug. 11, 2017. The Seaman's Memorial ceremony is held every year in conjunction with the Astoria Regatta in remembrance of those who have lost their life on the Columbia River or at sea. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Klingenberg.

Local Astorians search the numerous names covering the Seaman’s memorial in Astoria, Ore., Aug. 11, 2017.

The Seaman's Memorial ceremony is held every year in conjunction with the Astoria Regatta in remembrance of those who have lost their life on the Columbia River or at sea.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Klingenberg.

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