Wanted: Descendents of the Heroes

Thursday, December 08, 2011

(Photo Courtesy Bollinger Shipyards)

Bollinger will honor the namesakes for the fourteen (14) USCG Fast Response Cutters (FRC) currently under contract, by hosting a fleet dedication in March 2012. Bollinger is looking for descendants and will host one or two representatives from each of the families.

The 14 ships are:

Bernard C. Webber

Richard Etheridge

William Ray Flores

Robert J. Yered

Margaret Norvell

Paul Leaman Clark

Charles Walter David Jr.

Charles Sexton

Kathleen Moore

Joseph Napier

William Trump

Isaac Mayo

Richard Dixon

Heriberto Herandez

Bollinger has been able to contact the families of Bernie Webber, William Flores, and Richard Dixon, but need help locating the others.

If you can help please e-mail Bollinger Shipyards at: sales@Bollingershipyards.com

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