Coast Guard Foundation Establishes “Family Disaster Relief Fund” to Assist Families in Need
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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. The Foundation is governed by a Board of 100 Trustees from all parts of the country. 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.
By Coast Guard Foundation
Published on 09/19/2008
During the evening of September 4, 2008 the Coast Guard suffered the
tragic loss of a Coast Guard Helicopter CG-6505 and its crew from Air
Station Barbers Point in Hawaii.
“The Coast Guard Foundation’s Board of Trustees and Staff are deeply saddened by this tragedy and our hearts go out to the families of these crewmembers and all Coast Guard members stationed in Hawaii and throughout the world. We knew instantly upon learning of this incident that we had to act; we now ask others to join us in supporting these families through this devastating event.” ~Anne Brengle, Coast Guard Foundation President
In response to this tragic situation, the Coast Guard Foundation has established the Family Disaster Relief Fund to provide emergency assistance to the families of this helicopter crew. It is our hope that we can provide support and comfort to these families- and others in the future- who are experiencing such heart-wrenching events.
At this time, the bodies of three crewmembers have been recovered, one is still missing. All four of the crew were married with children.
This incident serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers these heroes face every day and why the Foundation does what it does to serve and support them and their families.
Please keep the crew, their families and the entire Coast Guard in your thoughts and prayers.
Semper Paratus.
During the evening of September 4, 2008 the Coast Guard suffered the
tragic loss of a Coast Guard Helicopter CG-6505 and its crew from Air
Station Barbers Point in Hawaii.
“The Coast Guard Foundation’s Board of Trustees and Staff are deeply saddened by this tragedy and our hearts go out to the families of these crewmembers and all Coast Guard members stationed in Hawaii and throughout the world. We knew instantly upon learning of this incident that we had to act; we now ask others to join us in supporting these families through this devastating event.” ~Anne Brengle, Coast Guard Foundation President
“The Coast Guard Foundation’s Board of Trustees and Staff are deeply saddened by this tragedy and our hearts go out to the families of these crewmembers and all Coast Guard members stationed in Hawaii and throughout the world. We knew instantly upon learning of this incident that we had to act; we now ask others to join us in supporting these families through this devastating event.” ~Anne Brengle, Coast Guard Foundation President
During the evening of September 4, 2008 the Coast Guard suffered the
tragic loss of a Coast Guard Helicopter CG-6505 and its crew from Air
Station Barbers Point in Hawaii.“The Coast Guard Foundation’s Board of Trustees and Staff are deeply saddened by this tragedy and our hearts go out to the families of these crewmembers and all Coast Guard members stationed in Hawaii and throughout the world. We knew instantly upon learning of this incident that we had to act; we now ask others to join us in supporting these families through this devastating event.” ~Anne Brengle, Coast Guard Foundation President
In response to this tragic situation, the Coast Guard Foundation has established the Family Disaster Relief Fund to provide emergency assistance to the families of this helicopter crew. It is our hope that we can provide support and comfort to these families- and others in the future- who are experiencing such heart-wrenching events.
At this time, the bodies of three crewmembers have been recovered, one is still missing. All four of the crew were married with children.
This incident serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers these heroes face every day and why the Foundation does what it does to serve and support them and their families.
Please keep the crew, their families and the entire Coast Guard in your thoughts and prayers.
Semper Paratus.