2008 Northeast Region Bridge of Honor
Keynote Speaker
Cmdr. Martha J. LaGuardia-Kotite
United States Coast Guard Reserve
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Author “So Others May Live
Coast Guard's Rescue Swimmers: Saving Lives, Defying Death”
‘’So Others May Live’’ is the untold story of the U.S. Coast Guard’s quiet but resolute rescue swimmers. From deep ocean caves on the Oregon coast to the panicked and chaotic streets of post-Katrina New Orleans, here are their stunningly heroic stories. These 12 stories are some of the greatest maritime rescues attempted since the program began in 1985. These feats, told through the eyes of the heroes, reveal an understanding of how and why the rescuer, with flight crew assistance, risks his or her own life to reach out to save a stranger. The book covers diverse environments: oceans, hurricanes, oil rigs, caves, sinking vessels, floods, and even Niagara Falls. It is truly a can’t-put-it-down collection. The book has received numerous awards from various organizations.
All proceeds of the book will sent to the USCG Foundation for the development of a new aquatic facility for the Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer School in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
Advance purchase and notice of a Private Book Signing and Photo Opportunity with Cmdr. LaGuardia-Kotite for all scouts (youth and adults) who purchase book(s) through this special offer. NO books will be available for sale at the RBOH. Admittance to Book Signing will be restricted to those scouts who purchase the book using this form. Additionally, the Sea Scouts have been given a reduced rate off the retail value. This is a golden opportunity for all Sea Scouts to support the USCG Foundation and help all our “Guardians of the Sea”.