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Member of the Quarter

Auxiliarist SUE FRY is often seen working in many
areas of Marine Safety for USCG Sector Station San
Francisco from Comercial Fishing Vessel Exams to
Ferry Audits and RBS/Vessel Exams. She has
contributed thousands of hours supporting and
augmenting the USCG as part of “Team Coast Guard”.
Sue is an incredible resourse of Marine Safety
information and a hands-on instructor and auxiliary
member mentor. She has extensive boating experieince
as a Coxswain and long time boat owner and is
passionate in augmenting and serving the USCG.

Remembering: Franz von Uckermann

Franz von Uckermann
Nov 6 1931 – Jan 5 2017 On the morning of May 19, 2017, Franz’s ashes were
scattered outside the Golden Gate Bridge off the San
Francisco Bay Headlands in sight of Point Bonita Light
House. His family members and niece Dagmar from
Germany were in attendance. The Memorial and dispersal
at sea, were made possible by Flotilla 17 Auxiliarists from
a large facility captained by owner Auxiliarist Bruce
McPhillips and crew.

The ceremony was performed with Auxiliarist PA Roger
Bazeley playing as requested the standard U.S. Military
TAPS on the trumpet and followed by the German Taps
as played by the German Coast Guard. Franz’s life
companion Patsy was also present and participated in
carrying out the service and his final wishes.

A final toast to Franz at sea was made by all, before
heading back to berth at Treasure Island Marina to
celebrate his incredible life as an immigrant from war torn
Europe, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard---punctuated with
stories and USCG Auxiliary fellowship with his family and
relatives, with an on board wake and BBQ.