U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Public Affairs
PRESS RELEASE
Date: 30 June 2008
Contact: Henry Goldman
Public Affairs Officer
(805) 985-7740
A Farewell to Ken Coddington after 21 Years of Service To
Coast Guard Station Channel Harbor
CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR, Calif - June 26, 2008, Mr. Coddington was honored for his outstanding service in the USCG Auxiliary and to the USCG Station Channel Islands Harbor. He started his career serving his country in WWII, enlisting in 1942. He left active duty as a Naval Flight Commander in 1977. In 1987 Ken joined the USCG Auxiliary and soon after qualified to be a part time volunteer OOD, the person responsible for the operation of the station while on duty. To date Ken has spent over 3600 hours in performing his duty at the station, and has mentored hundreds 
of Coast Guard and Auxiliary personnel qualifying for their movement through the ranks of responsibility.
Coast Guard Commanding Officer Lt. Marcus Gherardi presented to Auxiliarist Ken Coddington, Flotilla 7-4 a Medal Of Operational Support for his devotion to duty as Officer of The Deck for the past 10 years.
Commander of the Station Lt.Marcus Gherardi stated “ There will be a void here at the station, with Cmdr. Coddington’s presence almost every Saturday standing duty as the responsible officer for the day. We are here today with over 40 of Coast Guard family. He will be missed but never forgotten and we all wish him well in his move to the East Coast to enjoy his retiring years with his extended family.” Mr. Coddington responded, “I will be leaving a great part of my career here at the station, but I will not be giving up my devotion to duty. I will join the local Coast Guard Auxiliary in the area that I am moving to in order to continue my service to the Coast Guard.”
We thank men like Ken Coddington for his devotion and commitment to serving the U.S.COAST GUARD, U.S.COAST GUARD AUXILIARY and HOMELAND SECURITY.
(Pictured - Coast Guard Commanding Officer Lt. Marcus Gherardi (right) presents to Auxiliarist Ken Coddington, Flotilla 7-4 (center) a Medal Of Operational Support for his devotion to duty as Officer of The Deck for the past 10 years, Photo by Mick Brodey, USCGAUX)
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