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Maritime Law--USCG Foundation Tribute to the Coast Guard Seventh District on 11/13/14

The U.S. Coast Guard Foundation invites you to the Tribute to the Seventh Coast Guard District honoring Admiral Thad Allen, USCG (Ret.), 23rd Commandant of the United States Coast Guard on November 13, 2014 at the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay at 1633 North Bayshore Drive, Miami.

My Husband and I with Admiral Allen
 
I have had the pleasure of meeting Admiral Allen and getting to know him at various Coast Guard events. Allen is best known for his performance directing the federal response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in the Gulf Coast region from September 2005 to January 2006, and for his 2010 work as National Incident Commander of the Unified Command for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

The Coast Guard Foundation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard and their families. Founded more than 40 years ago, the Coast Guard Foundation provides education, support and relief for the brave men and women, who enforce maritime law, protect our homeland and preserve the environment. The Coast Guard Foundation aims to strengthen their service to our nation by encouraging them to excel on- and off-duty.

Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf
 
Sponsorships and tables are still available!  For more information, you can contact the Coast Guard Foundation directly at 1 860 535 0786, email: bketterhagen@cgfdn.org or you can contact me at mov@chaloslaw.com, as I am on the dinner committee for this wonderful event.

Coast Guard Barque Eagle

Please join us in supporting these brave men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard! Semper Paratus!

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