1. THE OLD COAST GUARD STATION
Post Office Box 1035. Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: (757) 422-1587; Far: (757).191-8609
ww'*'.oldcoastguardstation.com
BMCM JeffRyan
BMA School, Hamilton Hall
1 U.S. Coast Guard Training Center
Yorktown, VA 23690-5000
20 November 2011
Dear BMCM Ryan
Many thanks to those of yow crew who volunteered at our annual Pig & Oyster Fest
fundraiser on Saturday, October 8h. This event raised thousands of dollars for the
museum and we couldn't have done it without volunteers to help setup, facilitate, and
cleanup the event.
In particular, thanks goes to Donald Lee Merritt, Erin Walsh, Jennifer Sellers, Anthony
Vu, and Danta Goode. The work done by this group was a great gift to us and
immeasurably helped our mission to honor and preserve the maritime heritage of the
local area as well as that of the United States Life-Saving Service and United States
Coast Guard. In addition, the visible support of the Coast Guard in our efforts is also a
great signal to the public of the relevance and importance of our mission and role in the
community.
It is so exciting for us to make connections with the members of the present day
organization we stand for, and it is surely a key to our future success" We look forrvard
to working with you in the future and are eager to support your efforts however we can.
Sincerely,
A** fulo-%l'
Ms. Darcy Nelson
Director of Programs, Education, and Volunteers
The Old Coast Guard Station honors and preserves the history of Virginia's coastal communities
and maritime heritage. The scope af the Station's exhibits begins with the Yirginia Beach community
and extends to subjecls relaled to Virginia's acean/ront, coastal, and water-related heritage.
(not afhliated with the United Srares Coast Guard)
24th Street and Atlantic Avenue