Capt. Amy Cocanour, commander of Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan, helps present the ceremonial first Christmas tree to a representative family during the Christmas Ship ceremony at Navy Pier, Dec. 6, 2014. The Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw and crew are in Chicago to help re-enact the tradition of the original Chicago Christmas Ship from the late 1800s and early 1900s, and are partnering with the Chicago maritime community to bring more than 1,200 Christmas trees to needy families. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Alan Haraf)
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