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Prayer Request for Coast Guard Rescue that is Underway in Oregon
68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Posted on 12/12/2002 6:43:31 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Pray Request
This same boat, 52' Motor Lifeboat Intrepid, is right now towing a 52' sailboat back to Charleston OR.
On board are 3 of my Coast Guard Brothers and 1 Sister.
They are battling 30-40 foot waves and nearing the harbor entrance.
They have been underway since 10 AM PST and went about 15 miles out
to rescue the sailboat and the 2 people onboard.
Due to extreme bar conditions
They will have to stay outside of the bar and attempt a crossing in the morning.
The 2 47' boats will be at the bar entrance when they finally cross.
I personally know all involved (except the man and woman on the sailboat).
This is how some of my Brothers and Sisters that I work with every Thursday
are spending part of this holiday season, saving others lives.
The former CO of the base is the SAR (Search and Rescue) co-ordinator at the
13th CG District headquarters in Seattle.
Please say a prayer for the safety of all involved.
Thank You
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Roger that. Prayers on the way. Thanks also for the beautiful picture of the ship.
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posted on
12/12/2002 7:41:22 PM PST
by
stilts
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Prayers for them, Tonk. I know that crossing the bar in bad weather is a tough move.
42
posted on
12/12/2002 7:45:02 PM PST
by
Endeavor
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; harpseal; wardaddy
Hard to believe they are attempting a tow in that sea state. Good luck to all! Keep us posted.
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
May God, the Master of the Waves and Seas, preserve and protect these special people tonight.
To: red-dawg
One of the old unofficial mottos of the Coast Guard was
"You gotta go out. You don't have to come back."
To: red-dawg
"When I was in the Navy I used to make fun of "coasties" until I saw that they went out in the very same conditions I went out in, but they were aboard a ship ONE-TENTH the size of the one I was on."
I spent 3 years on the same destroyer which was about 300' long.
I spent a lot of days in rough seas on her.
I've been out on this 52' a few times in "somewhat" "rough" seas, 48-8 ft waves.
30-40 ft waves in a destroyer is bad enough, but on a 52' it has to be really bad.
Like I said, I talked to all 4 before they got underway
and all knew what to expect and gladly left.
I know them, their wives (and husband) and kids.
I'm honored to serve with them
and the other crew members on the base each week.
To: BigWaveBetty; Iowa Granny; Carolina; SuzyQ; Hillary's Lovely Legs; Timeout; mountaineer; lodwick
prayer ping
47
posted on
12/12/2002 7:56:37 PM PST
by
Endeavor
To: Travis McGee
"Hard to believe they are attempting a tow in that sea state."
I heard most all of this from the radio room,
I'm in OPS now, but the radio room is just down the hall.
They made it sound easy.
They practice at least twice a week towing each other.
A CG helo was on scene also.
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
"They will be in for one hell of a night."I pray that God will send His angels to surround and protect them on this horrible night.
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Prayers have been sent up for these heroes of the sea...
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
I thought it would be nice to put things in perspective for the landlubbers here. I joined a VERY old picture of a ship I was on, going through a typhoon, with your Coast Guard vessel, so that a comparison could be made. My first ship was 350 feet long. It was an old LST.(tank landing ship).
The Coast Guard vessel is compared to it's size in an approximation. I hope this explains the danger.
51
posted on
12/12/2002 8:13:38 PM PST
by
red-dawg
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Tonk, just asked Him who can calm the seas to take care of these brave men and women and bring them home safely to their families.Thanks for letting us be a part of your work.
52
posted on
12/12/2002 8:19:01 PM PST
by
exit82
To: Kathy in Alaska; radu; MoJo2001; Ragtime Cowgirl; LindaSOG; SK1 Thurman; SevenofNine; zip; ...
CG Rescue update
Just got off the phone with the base, the Intrepid is at K bouy,
the bouy that marks the entrance to the bar.
Sailboat in tow they will be circiling the bouy all night
waiting for the bar to subside so they can cross it.
Man and woman on 55' sailboat safe and sound,
Intrepid crew safe and sound.
Now they just have to ride the waves all night.
Average seas are now approx 20'
Thank You All for your prayers.
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Thank you so much for this great update, Tonk!
BTTT!
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!
55
posted on
12/12/2002 8:25:49 PM PST
by
red-dawg
To: red-dawg
"old picture of a ship I was on, going through a typhoon"
Worst time I ever had on my destroter was in a typhoon outside of Japan.
60-80' waves, 46 1/2 degree roll at one point.
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Comm chnnel being opened up towards heaven as we speak bro. ... I pray our Father in Heaven will watch over them, strengthen them, guide their able hands and bring them safely home.
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Please say a prayer for the safety of all involved.Agreed in prayer.
58
posted on
12/12/2002 8:28:26 PM PST
by
xJones
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
prayer bump
59
posted on
12/12/2002 8:29:04 PM PST
by
Velveeta
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
That picture was from the south china sea with the same conditions. Did you walk on the walls?
60
posted on
12/12/2002 8:29:40 PM PST
by
red-dawg
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