Photo Release: Coast Guard presents Meritorious Public Service Award

PORTLAND, Ore. - Rear Adm. Gary T. Blore (left), Thirteenth Coast Guard District Commander, and Capt. Fred G. Myer (right), Commanding Officer Coast Guard Sector Portland, Ore., present the Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service Award to the owner, master, and crew of the Patricia Lee in Portland, Friday, June 4, 2010.

Richard Powell, Jeff Davis, Steve Spinach, Curt Olsen, Randy Baten, and Cody Davis were recognized for their heroic efforts assisting the Coast Guard in the rescue of the crew from the fishing vessel Katmai that sank near Amchitka Island, Alaska, Oct. 22, 2008.

Responding to an urgent marine information broadcast relaying the fishing vessel Katmai was taking on water with 11 crewmembers onboard, the crew of the Patricia Lee battled through a winter storm in low visibility, 100-knot winds and 25-foot swells to assist.

The Meritorious Public Service award is one of the highest public recognition awards presented by the Coast Guard and is given to recognize unusual courage in advancing the Coast Guard's missions.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nate Littlejohn.

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