Coast Guard to honor local heroes

News Release

U.S. Coast Guard 1st District PA Detachment New York Contact: Coast Guard PA Detachment New York Office: (212) 514-4291 After Hours: (917) 703-0983 PA Detachment New York online newsroom

Coast Guard to honor local heroes

NEW LONDON, Conn. — The Coast Guard will present Public Service Awards to the Watch Hill Fire Department on Tuesday Oct. 23, 2018.

 

The honorees will be recognized for their successful efforts in rescuing five people from two separate search and rescue efforts from the waters of Long Island Sound. Without the dedication of these first responders, the outcomes could have been much different. The Coast Guard recognizes their efforts and fortitude in assisting with saving the lives of those in peril.

 

WHO:      Capt. Kevin Reed, commander Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound

                 Members of Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound

                 Watch Hill Fire Department

 

WHAT:     Presentation of the United States Coast Guard Certificate of Merit

 

WHERE:  Watch Hill Lighthouse

                 14 Lighthouse Rd.

                 Westerly, RI 02891

 

WHEN:     Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, 5:30 p.m.        

 

EDITOR’S NOTE: Media interested in attending the event or would like more information, please contact the Sector Long Island Public Affairs Officer at 475-355-8394

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