Northport, N.Y.- Eric Bruckenthal, the father of Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan Bruckenthal, expresses his appreciation and admiration of the Coast Guard during a ceremony in his son's honor at Coast Guard Station Eatons Neck April 22, 2011. Petty Officer Bruckenthal was killed in action while on patrol at the Khawr Al Amay Oil Terminal off the coast of Iraq on April 22, 2004. The annual ceremony at the station celebrates Bruckenthal's life, service and the sacrifice he make for his country. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Gail E. Dale.