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Coast Guardsmen hold memorial for shipmate who died fishing


The Associated Press

(07/02/09 23:12:37)

KETCHIKAN -- Shipmates of Petty Officer 1st Class Sefton Reid tossed flowers in the water following Thursday's memorial service for the Coast Guardsman who died while fishing south of Ketchikan last week.

A Jayhawk helicopter crew conducted a fly-by after the service attended by members of the Coast Guard and the community.

The 31-year-old left behind four children. His father, Mark Reid, broke into tears during the singing of "Amazing Grace."

Reid's family will hold an additional memorial later this month in Jamaica.

 


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