Members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary recently received the United States Commandant Letter of Commendation for their efforts in saving the lives of boaters while conducting on-the-water patrols in the Delta and on Lake Berryessa. The award was given for “An act of service resulting in unusual and/or outstanding achievement.”
While members of Flotilla 52 were on patrol at Lake Berryessa a boater fell off his pontoon boat in the middle of the lake unable to return to his boat thus endangering his life. In the Delta, members of Flotilla 57 found an unconscious boater lying in her canoe. The boater had been stranded for two days in the shoreline reeds. Because of their training and awareness, the crews executed successful rescues. Congratulations to Glenn Hunter, Randy McCormick of Solano County, Bob Gallup, Craig Hartman and Thomas Sarnicola, of Contra Costa County, Curtis Han and Charles Pina of Napa County, and John Hardin of Sacramento. Members also conduct safety patrols in San Pablo Bay.
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary was created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939 as the civilian volunteer unit supporting the active duty and promoting boating safety. Membership is open to anyone over the age of seventeen. Prior military experience is not required. For more information go to: www. cgaux or call 510-685-5146