Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Survivor Reunion

United States Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville Commander, Captain Paul Thomas, reunited Leo Sherman and the crew of M/V Auto Banner at a pier side ceremony Monday.

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(from L to R, Captain Thomas, Captain Kim, and Mr. Leo Sherman at a pier side ceremony recognizing the M/V Auto Banner's efforts rescuing Mr. Sherman in January. USCG photo by PA1 Christopher Evanson.)

Sherman was rescued by the Auto Banner in a dramatic case 180 miles off the coast of Madagascar in January. Mr. Sherman's account of the rescue can be read here.

Captain Thomas, flanked by Sherman and the master of the Auto Banner, Captain Duck Jun Kim, presented an Amver pennant and certificate of merit to the crew of the Auto Banner for their efforts.




(USCG video courtesy of PA1 Christopher Evanson)

Our thanks to Mr. Edward Manucy of Wilhelmsen Ship Service, Captain Kim, Mr. Sherman, and Captain Thomas for helping organize the event.

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