The Rutland Company is proud to honor family member Boatswain's Mate First Class David Ramsey for his national recognition for his heroic efforts.

1. BOATSWAIN'S MATE FIRST CLASS DAVID RAMSEY, CG STATION CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT HAS EARNED THE GOLD MEDAL FOR HEROIC ACTIONS DURING THE RESCUE OF THE FISHING VESSEL KATHERINE M ON JANUARY 15, 2006. AS THE HEAVY WEATHER COXSWAIN ABOARD CG MLB 47248 HIS LEADERSHIP, SEAMANSHIP, SKILL, AND UNDAUTED COURAGE DIRECTLY RESULTED IN SAVING THREE LIVES FROM THE TREACHEROUS COLUMBIA RIVER IN 25-35 FOOT SEAS WITH 25 FOOT BRAKING SURF USING A PRECARIOUS SLIP TOW EVOLUTION, BM1 RAMSEY'S RESCUE EXECUTING ROBBED THE GRAVEYARD OF THE PACIFIC OF FURTHER VICTIMS ON THAT DAY. HIS EXEMPLARY RESCUE SKILLS AND PROFESSIONALISM ARE EXTREMELY NOTABLE AND IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD.