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"So Others May Live" Presentation on Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers at DiBart Center, Peekskill
So Others May Live is the story of the U.S. Coast Guard's 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 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.
National Maritime Historical Society is proud to sponsor this presentation by author Martha J. LaGuardia-Kotite who will show video footage of rescue operations and share the story of the history of the U.S. Coast Guard helicopter rescue swimmers.
The event will be held on January 27, coffee is at 10:30am and the presentation at 11. The public is invited. Contact the Society at 914-737-7878, ext. - 0- if you plan to attend. The DiBart Neighborhood Center is located at 4 Nelson Avenue, Peekskill.
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