Coast Guard to honor Bainbridge man, daughter for 2014 rescue

Coast Guard officials are scheduled to present a Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service Award to two Bainbridge Island residents at a ceremony Friday in Seattle.

Coast Guard officials are scheduled to present a Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service Award to two Bainbridge Island residents at a ceremony Friday in Seattle.

Sean Meek and his daughter Grace Meek are receiving the award for their rescue of seven adults, a child and a dog from a capsized vessel in Eagle Harbor on Aug. 31, 2014.

Capt. Joe Raymond, commander of Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound, and members of the small boat crew from Coast Guard Station Seattle who responded to the elder Meek’s mayday call on the day of the rescue are scheduled to present the award at Coast Guard Base Seattle Friday.

The Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service Award is the second-highest public service award given by the Coast Guard to recognize unusual courage in advancing a Coast Guard mission, substantial contribution to the Coast Guard that produced tangible results, or specific individual accomplishments that provide unique benefits to the public.