In twenty foot seas with gale force winds, who would willingly jump into the swirling water? So Others May Live is the story of the U.S. Coast Guard's resolute rescue swimmers. From deep ocean caves on the Oregon coast to the panicked and chaotic streets of post-Katrina New Orleans, here are their stunningly heroic stories.

These stories are some of the greatest maritime rescues attempted since the Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer program began in 1985. These feats, told through the eyes of the heroes, reveal an understanding of how and why the rescuer, with flight crew assistance, risks his or her own life to reach out to save a stranger. LaGuardia Kotite relates with detail rescues carried out in a variety of settings: hurricanes, oil rigs, caves, sinking vessels, floods, and even Niagara Falls. It is truly a can't-put-it-down collection.

NMHS is honored to present author Martha J LaGuardia-Kotite who will show video footage of rescue operations and share the history of the U.S. Coast Guard helicopter rescue swimmers. 

Contact the Society at 914-737-7878, ext. -0- if you plan to attend
Coffee is at 10:30am. Presentation is at 11am.

Martha J. LaGuardia-Kotite is a graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and Commander in the US Coast Guard Reserves. So Others May Live is her first book. For more information, visit her website: www.mlaguardiakotite.com