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Esteemed Senator from new Jersey and tireless supporter of the Coast Guard crosses the bar In honor of the late New Jersey Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.), the Cutter Mohawk retired a commissioning pennant at sea, June 10, 2013 to laud the Lautenberg's commissioning of the cutter more than 20 years ago and to thank the senator's family for their lifetime of support for the Coast Guard. Photo by CGC Mohawk continued to fire his weapon with the other until the last boat cleared the beach. When the majority of the Marines were in the boats, complications arose in evacuating the last men, whom Munro realized would be in the greatest danger. Munro placed himself and his boats to serve as cover for the last men to leave. "I saw that Doug was facing forward, and I was standing up by the coxswain looking back, I saw this line of waterspouts coming across the water, and I yelled at Doug to get down," said Evans during his oral history. "He couldn't hear me over the engine noise, and it hit him. It was one burst of fire. And that's how he died. And that's how it happened." Munro remained conscious long enough to say just four words. "He said 'did they get off?' and that's about all he said. And then he died. I don't think he ever heard me answer him. It was very quick fortunately," recalled Evans. Evans remained humble about his service on Guadalcanal, despite the heroics exhibited that day. "We just did a job," said Evans. "We were asked to take them over there, and we were asked to bring them back off [of] there, and [that's] what we did. That's what the Coast Guard does. We do what we're asked to do." The Coast Guard's first major participation in the Pacific war was at Guadalcanal. During the war, the Coast Guard manned more than 350 ships and hundreds more amphibious type assault craft. Evans, and others serving alongside him, performed their mission with valor and bravery that has left an indelible mark in our service's legacy. "He was a multi-dimensional man. He was a man both ordinary and extraordinary. An officer, a leader, a husband, a father, a hero. He was iconic in Coast Guard history, amongst the very giants in our 220 year past," said Currier at his memorial service. While another chapter of a heroic World War II veteran has closed, his sacrifices will never be forgotten. — Written by PACS Daniel Tremper. Taps MStC Marty L. Martin, 69, USCgR (ret.) passed away on April 18, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Joyce (nee Mulac); loving father of Jennifer J. Martin, CPD and the late Brian Martin, CPD; dearest grandfather of Hannah and Abigail; devoted son of Genevieve (nee Radecki) and the late Clifton Martin; dear brother of Wayne (Diane) Martin, Barbara (James) Houtsma and the late Clinton Martin; also nieces and nephews. He proudly served with the United States Coast Guard Reserve as Chief Marine Science Technician. Chief Martin also served in the United States Navy prior to enlisting in the Coast Guard. He was a Chicago Police Officer for 33 years serving at the main headquarters. PS1 John Mikwold, 60, USCgR (ret.) of St. Michael, MN. He was preceded in death by parents, Harold & Wyvonne and is survived by brother and sister, Tom (Maryellen) Mikwold of Minneapolis, Shari (Dan) Collins of Faribault, Minn.; nephews, Matthew, Michael and David Collins. John's military service dates back to Vietnam with service in the U.S. Navy. He later joined the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and served his entire career at Marine Safety Office/Unit Duluth. He was mobilized to New York City on September 11, 2001 and remained on-scene at Ambrose Light for more than three weeks straight onboard a pilot boat providing security in the aftermath of the terrorist attack. Of particular note, John found a crew member with questionable material in possession during a vessel inspection. Further investigation revealed this person to be on the FBI "watch list." John civilian career was as a deputy sheriff with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office in Minneapolis. During his career as a police officer John held many assignments but often spoke of his time as a commercial vehicle inspector. He would inspect trucks during the week and leverage those skills to inspect ships for the Coast Guard on the weekends. Issue 2 • 2013 � RESERVIST 51