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The Moorings at Lewes celebrates veteran residents
Coast Guard representatives make presentation at senior living community
A collection of George Benton’s medals and photos from his 22 years in the Coast Guard. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
November 22, 2018
In advance of Veterans Day Nov. 11, The Moorings at Lewes hosted a small event Nov. 8 in honor of veterans and their families at the senior living community. In addition to a handful of proud family members, retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Keith Hines and Lt. Thomas McGuire of the Lewes Coast Guard Station made brief presentations about the scope of the Coast Guard’s mission.
A collection of George Benton’s medals and photos from his 22 years in the Coast Guard. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
George Benton served in the Coast Guard for 22 years. Here he is with (l-r) Coast Guard Lt. Thomas McGuire, daughter and retired U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Doreen Burger, daughter Anne Benton and retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Keith Hines. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Pictured with Coast Guard Lt. Thomas McGuire, left, and retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Keith Hines, Jim Sylvanus is an Army veteran. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Keith Hines shows off a photo of him dangling from a helicopter over open water. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Coast Guard Lt. Thomas McGuire talks about the area of coverage for the local Lewes station. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Pictured with Coast Guard Lt. Thomas McGuire is Signa Souder, whose husband, John Souder, was a POW during WWII. John Souder died last year. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Pictured with Coast Guard Lt. Thomas McGuire, left, and retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Keith Hines, is Thomas Geist, an Air Force veteran with 32 years under his belt. The event was held on his birthday. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
