SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- Members of the Coast Guard Honor Guard unfold the American Flag during the memorial service for Rear Adm. Bennett "Bud" Sparks (Oct. 1925-May 2009). Sparks served in the Coast Guard for 47 years and from 1966 to 1989 he held nine consecutive commands. (Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Levi Read)