SEATTLE — Coast Guard officials are scheduled to present a Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service Award to two Bainbridge Island residents at a ceremony being held at Coast Guard Base Seattle, Friday.
Sean Meek and his daughter, Grace Meek, are receiving the award for their rescue of seven adults, a child and a dog from a capsized vessel in Eagle Harbor near Bainbridge Island on August 31, 2014.
Capt. Joe Raymond, commander of Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound, and members of the small boat crew from Coast Guard Station Seattle that responded to Sean Meek’s mayday call on the day of the rescue are scheduled to present the award.
The Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service Award is the second-highest public service award given by the Coast Guard to recognize unusual courage in advancing a Coast Guard mission, substantial contribution to the Coast Guard that produced tangible results, or specific individual accomplishments that provide unique benefits to the public.
Media wishing to attend must contact Lt. Steven Smith at Steven.M.Smith2@uscg.mil or 206-217-6019 before Thursday at 3 p.m. to ensure access to the base.
View the initial press release about the rescue here: http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/2233162/
WHO: Seattle-area Coast Guard officials and crewmembers
WHAT: Presentation of meritorious public service award to Sean Meek and Grace Meek; media availability to interview Coast Guard crewmembers who responded on the day of the rescue
WHEN: Friday at 9 a.m.
WHERE: Coast Guard Base Seattle, 1519 Alaskan Way South, Seattle
CONTACT: Lt. Steven Smith at 206-217-6019