The Cutter The ewsletter of the Foundation for Coast Guard History 28 Osprey Dr. ewsletter 27, Summer 2009 Gales Ferry, CT 06335
Bill of Lading From the Chairman The Wardroom From the editor p. 6 It has been a decade since we launched FCGH. We began with CG Auxiliary Award p. 7 Sum09 CG Historian’s Intern p. 7 the goal of assisting the Coast Guard History Program and en- FCGH 2009 Book Awards p. 8 couraging writers to research and describe the accomplish- FCGH 2009 Awards p. 9 ments and proud history of our nation’s oldest continuous sea service to a wide audience. We are “staffed” by less than a Main Prop dozen volunteers, all of whom share in a strong respect for the Remembrance of a Heroic current men and women of the Coast Guard and an apprecia- Rescue Attempt p. 11 tion for what their forbearers have done. Career of Capt. Charles S. Root p. 12 MAtt David - In an annual award program, we reward Coast Guard units African-American Hero p. 13 which have established an impressive way of displaying or Coast Guard Yeoman to Golf Legend Arnold Palmer p. 15 highlighting some aspect of CG history to which their unit has contributed. We judge books relating to the broad range of CG Speakings missions and history, and recognize the authors; this year, for Bernard C. Webber p. 18 the first time, also honoring a video/film documentary. We Passing of Webber p. 19 fund a summer intern in the Historian’s office, to assist in digi- The Queen of the Fleet tizing records. We recognize individuals who have given a The Passing of the Baton p. 21 great deal of their personal time in furtherance of the Coast Retirement of the 44-ft Guard history program. And, we fund small projects at CG Motor Lifeboat p. 23 units or places of significance, to point out the Service’s rich history…visit our web site for the impressive list. The Message Board LCDR Bennett - Haley Award p. 24 Captain Niels P. Thomsen Obit p. 24 While we have accomplished much, we have failed to ignite Thomson Award p. 25 grass roots support by the current CG team….including Auxil- RADM Bennett S. "Bud" Sparks p. 24 iarists and Reserve members. In private conversations, we are thanked profusely and encouraged to both continue and do Memorials even more. To do that requires funds, and our source of funds Cutter Apalachee p. 29 will primarily come from our membership dues and contribu- Zuni / Tamaroa p. 30 tions. If each of our members would make the effort to enlist one additional member each year, we would quickly achieve Off-Duty the growth and capability needed to respond to many more Reading list p. 32 Book review: Metal Lifecar p. 32 suggested projects throughout the United States. Please accept
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