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    Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay Memorial [Image 2 of 2]

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    A granite memorial bench dedicated to the air crew of Coast Guard Helicopter 6549. The bench features an engraved dedication on the seat surface and a flat granite plaque beneath it bearing names of crew members. The memorial appears to be located outdoors on a paved surface with grass in the background.

    MCKINLEYVILLE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    06.06.2019

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cory Mendenhall 

    U.S. Coast Guard Southwest

    This photo shows the CG-6549 Memorial at Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay. The memorial honors the crew of CG-6549 who were lost on June 8, 1997 in an effort to rescue mariners in distress approximately 60 miles West of Cape Mendocino, California. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

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    Date Taken: 06.06.2019
    Date Posted: 06.06.2019 11:47
    Photo ID: 5444990
    VIRIN: 190606-G-MR731-1002
    Resolution: 1822x1126
    Size: 1.42 MB
    Location: MCKINLEYVILLE, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 110
    Downloads: 9

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    The image shows a granite memorial bench or marker dedicated to a person named Charles (Chuck) W. Thigp[en] (last name partially cut off), with dates 27 May 1971 – 8 June 1997, indicating he lived 26 years. The inscription notes it was placed 'by the friends of LIJG Charles (Chuck) W. Thigp[en]' and includes a biblical quote from Psalm 139. A red wooden building is visible in the blurred background.
    A granite memorial bench dedicated to the air crew of Coast Guard Helicopter 6549. The bench features an engraved dedication on the seat surface and a flat granite plaque beneath it bearing names of crew members. The memorial appears to be located outdoors on a paved surface with grass in the background.

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