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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 2, 2009
Jennifer Crowley Fyke
Director of Advancement
Coast Guard Foundation
860-535-0786
jfyke at (no spam) cgfdn.org
Rus Graham
Rushton Gregory Communications
603-799-2540
rgraham at (no spam) rushtongregory.com
COAST GUARD FOUNDATION RE-ACTIVATES DISASTER RELIEF FUND FOLLOWING AIRPLANE
TRAGEDY
Non-Profit Organization Issues Call for Assistance to Provide Support the
Families of CG-1705
Stonington, Conn. - The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization
committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members
and their families, announced today that it has re-activated its emergency
Family Disaster Relief Fund in response to last Thursday's C-130 crash off
the California coast. The Coast Guard Foundation is asking for financial
support to assist the families of the lost crew of CG-1705. The Family
Disaster Relief Fund was established in September 2008 in the wake of the
helicopter crash in Hawaii that resulted in the loss of 4 Coast Guard
members.
The Coast Guard has identified the missing personnel as Lt. Cmdr. Che J.
Barnes of Capay, California, aircraft commander, age 35; Petty Officer 2nd
Class Monica L. Beacham of Decaturville, Tennessee, radio operator, age 29;
Lt. Adam W. Bryant of Crewe, Virginia, co-pilot, age 28; Petty Officer 2nd
Class Carl P. Grigonis of Mayfield Heights, Ohio, navigator, age 35; Petty
Officer 3rd Class Danny R. Kreder II of Elm Mott, Texas, drop master, age
22; Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason S. Moletzsky of Norristown, Pennsylvania,
air crew, age 26; and Chief Petty Officer John F. Seidman of Stockton,
California, flight engineer, age 43.
"At this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers go out to the crew, their
families and the entire Coast Guard," said Anne Brengle, president of the
Coast Guard Foundation. "This incident serves as a heartbreaking reminder of
the dangers these heroes face every day, and why the Foundation is dedicated
to serve and support them and their families. We hope that others will join
us in coming to their aid."
The Coast Guard Foundation is working with the Coast Guard to plan a
memorial service for the fallen, which will take place this Friday (November
6th) at Air Station Sacramento in California.
"This memorial is important to the families, the Coast Guard and the
community at large as they gather to pay tribute to the bravery and
fortitude of these heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice while pursuing the
Service's core values - Honor, Respect and Devotion to Duty," continued
Brengle.
The Coast Guard Foundation will also assist the families through the Fallen
Heroes Scholarship Program, which provides scholarship support to the
children of Coast Guard members who die in the line of service to our
country.
Those wishing to support the Family Disaster Relief Fund, the Fallen Heroes
Scholarship Fund or the CG-1705 Memorial Service Fund may visit the Coast
Guard Foundation's website at www.coastguardfoundation.org, call the
Foundation at 860-535-0786 or fax a note to 860-535-0944 with donation
information and a reference to the CG-1705 Disaster Relief. For more
information on the Coast Guard Foundation and its many worthwhile
scholarship and support initiatives, please visit the Coast Guard Foundation
website www.coastguardfoundation.org.
About The Coast Guard Foundation
The Coast Guard Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in
1969. It was initially created to provide funds for academic, athletic, and
morale needs of the Coast Guard Academy and its cadets, which were not
covered by federal operational funding. In 1986, the Foundation expanded its
charter to support projects that enhance the education, welfare and morale
of all Coast Guard members and their families. A Board of 100 Trustees from
all parts of the country governs the Foundation. The Trustees elect from
their members a 30 person Board of Directors to oversee the management of
the Foundation. Located in Stonington, Connecticut, the Foundation employs a
staff of ten civilians responsible for meeting the Foundation's objectives
and working closely with the Coast Guard on all issues. |
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