I just came from the services at C.G. Air Station Sacramento for the Coasties and Marines that had a Midair over the Pacific. All lost. You can bet everytime the Commander said Hand Salute I did. JFI There was even a Mountie there and a group of Canadian Servicemen w/Orange Beret's, as well as Border Patrol & Customs. The Commandant of The Coast Guard Spoke, There were two big screen TV's, Bagpipers, a flyover and on the big screen they showed a
C-130 going over the crash site and laying wreaths while a cutter manned the rails and fired a Salute. It was all very sad and touching. Taps was done by a member of the Coast Guard Band.

The Coast Guard Prayer

Eternal Father, Lord of hosts,
Watch o'er the men who guard our coasts.
Protect them from the raging seas
And give them light and life and peace.
Grant them from thy great throne above
The shield and shelter of thy love.
— (1955) CWO George H. Jenks, Jr., USCG

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20 years Mil, 18 yrs Sac P.D.