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Updated: 1:46 PM Feb 5, 2010
Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Gets Canadian Bravery Medal
Petty Officer 2nd Class Drew Dazzo rescued a man from Ottawa and two other crew members after their sailboat capsized during a storm off the North Carolina coast in May 2007.
Posted: 1:46 PM Feb 5, 2010 |
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A member of the Coast Guard, stationed at Elizabeth City, has received Canada's second highest bravery medal.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Drew Dazzo rescued a man from Ottawa and two other crew members after their sailboat capsized during a storm off the North Carolina coast in May 2007.
Dazzo, a rescue swimmer, was injured in the first rescue attempt, but continued his efforts until all three men were safely aboard the MH-60 helicopter.
Dazzo became the third America to receive the Star of Courage from the Governor General of Canada.
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Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 6, 2010 at 10:06 AM
go coast guard!!!! congratulations DAZZO..
Posted by: USCG Vet
Location: ENC
on Feb 5, 2010 at 03:49 PM
That, IMHO, is the toughest job in the Coast Guard. Semper Paratus!
Posted by: Lee
Location: Henrico
on Feb 5, 2010 at 03:18 PM
Fine job, Dazzo! Take care of yourself, too!
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