Enjoy with pride ... the four finalists
of the 2013 Coast Guard Cadence Contest organized by the U.S.
Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, NJ ... with each one called
by recruits from Coast Guard Recruit Company Quebec 188.
First Place: "Old
Man James" by Petty Officer 1st Class Rick Bauz
Bauz's cadence detailed the life and death of Joshua James,
a member of the U.S. Lifesaving Service and considered by many
as one the most celebrated rescue men in history. The cadence
was inspired by Bauz's love for Coast Guard history and
his own experiences in the Coast Guard. Bauz, a company commander
at Training Center Cape May, is a boatswain's mate by
trade and has worked numerous search and rescue cases throughout
his career. “This cadence is not only teaches our
recruits our history,” says Bauz. “It's about
instilling a sense of urgency to prepare and train for the worst,
and while we may not be able to save everyone, Coast Guardsmen
can find some comfort in the fact that we've done everything
we can to ensure we're ready for the call.”
Second Place: "In
the Coast Guard" by Chief Petty Officer Barry Hollenbeck
Hollenbeck's cadence educates recruits about a variety of Coast
Guard missions, but most importantly prepares them to answer
the call for help no matter where it comes from.
Third Place "Turn It Up!"
by Petty Officer 1st Class Sergio Cosby
Fourth Place - "The SAR Call" by
Chief Petty Officer Walter Prim, Jr.
U.S. Coast Guard video segments by Chief
Warrant Officer Donnie Brzuska Edited by USA Patriotism!
2013
Coast Guard
