To: ALAUX
From: CHDIRAUX
Subj: LOSS OF COAST GUARDSMAN - xx2/13
1. FYI:
To the Men and Women of Our Coast Guard Family,
We are saddened to relay news of the tragic loss of Petty Officer Travis
Obendorf, who died following injuries he sustained while deployed with the
Cutter WAESCHE during a search and rescue mission. As you keep Petty
Officer Obendorf's family and shipmates in your thoughts and prayers, please
also remember we are often called to operate in an environment which
provides little margin of error. In all that you do, make safety your
highest priority.
CAPT F. Thomas Boross
Chief, Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety
2: ALCOAST 540/13:
UNCLAS //N01000//
ALCOAST 540/13
COMDTNOTE 1000
SUBJ: LOSS OF COAST GUARDSMAN
1. It is with great sadness that I report the loss of Boatswains Mate Third
Class Travis Raymond Obendorf, CGC WAESCHE, who died at 1134 PST today from
injuries sustained on November 11, 2013, while the ship was conducting
search and rescue operations in D17 waters.
2. WAESCHE was north of Cold Bay, Alaska, responding to a SAR case involving
a disabled fishing vessel. Petty Officer Obendorf was a crew member aboard
WAESCHEs small boat and was severely injured during boat operations while
assisting passengers from the fishing vessel. Despite a valiant fight over
the past month, Petty Officer Obendorf succumbed to his injuries earlier
today with his family and shipmates at his side.
3. Petty Officer Obendorf stood the watch on the front lines of Coast Guard
operations throughout his nine years of active duty. He previously served
aboard Coast Guard Cutter ALERT, at Patrol Forces Southwest Asia in Bahrain
and at Coast Guard Station Boston. Throughout his Coast Guard service, Petty
Officer Obendorfs professionalism and commitment ensured that we were always
ready to answer the nations call. Let us never forget his service and
sacrifice.
4. The entire Service is energized to support his family and shipmates.
Please keep BM3 Obendorf, his family and shipmates in your thoughts and
prayers.
5. Semper Paratus. VADM John Currier, Acting Commandant, sends.
6. Internet release authorized.
From: CHDIRAUX
Subj: LOSS OF COAST GUARDSMAN - xx2/13
1. FYI:
To the Men and Women of Our Coast Guard Family,
We are saddened to relay news of the tragic loss of Petty Officer Travis
Obendorf, who died following injuries he sustained while deployed with the
Cutter WAESCHE during a search and rescue mission. As you keep Petty
Officer Obendorf's family and shipmates in your thoughts and prayers, please
also remember we are often called to operate in an environment which
provides little margin of error. In all that you do, make safety your
highest priority.
CAPT F. Thomas Boross
Chief, Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety
2: ALCOAST 540/13:
UNCLAS //N01000//
ALCOAST 540/13
COMDTNOTE 1000
SUBJ: LOSS OF COAST GUARDSMAN
1. It is with great sadness that I report the loss of Boatswains Mate Third
Class Travis Raymond Obendorf, CGC WAESCHE, who died at 1134 PST today from
injuries sustained on November 11, 2013, while the ship was conducting
search and rescue operations in D17 waters.
2. WAESCHE was north of Cold Bay, Alaska, responding to a SAR case involving
a disabled fishing vessel. Petty Officer Obendorf was a crew member aboard
WAESCHEs small boat and was severely injured during boat operations while
assisting passengers from the fishing vessel. Despite a valiant fight over
the past month, Petty Officer Obendorf succumbed to his injuries earlier
today with his family and shipmates at his side.
3. Petty Officer Obendorf stood the watch on the front lines of Coast Guard
operations throughout his nine years of active duty. He previously served
aboard Coast Guard Cutter ALERT, at Patrol Forces Southwest Asia in Bahrain
and at Coast Guard Station Boston. Throughout his Coast Guard service, Petty
Officer Obendorfs professionalism and commitment ensured that we were always
ready to answer the nations call. Let us never forget his service and
sacrifice.
4. The entire Service is energized to support his family and shipmates.
Please keep BM3 Obendorf, his family and shipmates in your thoughts and
prayers.
5. Semper Paratus. VADM John Currier, Acting Commandant, sends.
6. Internet release authorized.
7. CG-BSX-1 sends
USCGC WAESCHE (WMSL-751)
DCAPT David G. Porter, Sector NY/S
1st Southern Region
1st Southern Region