NORTHPORT, N.Y. - Honorary Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Ric Bruckenthal, father of Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan B. "Nate" Bruckenthal, speaks during his son's memorial ceremony held at Coast Guard Station Eaton's Neck, N.Y., April 26, 2013. Bruckenthal was killed in action while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004. A memorial is held each year at the station to remember him and honor his service. U.S Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Erik Swanson.