September 10th, 2013
Dear Commissioner Gregoire,
We were shocked and saddened to learn of the loss of three Coast Guard crew in the Arctic yesterday. On behalf of all the members of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary across this country, please accept our sincere condolences for this loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends, and colleagues of these crew who gave of their service to make this country a safer and better place to live.
Regards,
Randy Strandt,
President, CCGA National