The Canadian Coast Guard took the wraps off a new $3.8-million search-and-rescue station in Victoria on Tuesday. The facility on the coast guard’s compound in James Bay will accommodate . . .
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary Witzel.
He is survived by his five children, Lois, Michael, Christopher, Joanne and Charles Jr.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and sister, Cathy McCue.
Chuck, as he was known by many, was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a commercial truck driver for most of his formal career and loved traveling all over the country in his truck. He was part of the Coast Guard Auxiliary based in Southport and enjoyed that up until he became ill. Chuck was a really great listener and loved his 4 p.m. martini.
Ted Chatham, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Tue, 05/25/2021 - 3:00pm
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FOR SALE: Well-equipped kayak found adrift. Over $50,000 invested. Asking $40,000 OBO. U.S. Coast Guard photo
The U.S. Coast Guard is America’s other multi-mission maritime military service with a list of mandated mission areas not shared by the U.S. Navy. One of the Coast Guard’s highest profile missions is Search and Rescue, the news-making helicopter and vessel missions where survivors are pulled from dangerous seas or hoisted off the pitching decks of vessels in distress; scenes with which everyone is familiar.
Ward Anderson believes he has scouted out the ideal spot on the Severn River to watch the Blue Angels. The Annapolis resident plans to leave his dock on Back Creek no later than 10:30 to ensure anchoring in the same location. Hundreds of boats watch the Blue Angels flight demonstration from the waters of the Severn River or Spa Creek.
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