The Real Guardians: Five True Stories of Coast Guard Heroes and Their Rescues in New Orleans Following Hurricane Katrina

American history changed August 29th 2005. Early that morning, Hurricane Katrina assaulted the Gulf Coast near the Louisiana-Mississippi border. She left an indelible mark on the landscape and psyche of our great country. Between these pages are five stories of selfless heroes that put themselves in harms way So Others May Live . The brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard serve our country everyday, standing by to render assistance to their fellow countrymen. This book is more than the glory of their rescues, it delves into the people that chose a life of service saving and helping their fellow Americans. Reading their stories reveals more of what it takes and how fate brought them over the stricken city of New Orleans in the wake of Katrina. Armed with state-of-the art helicopters, rescue equipment and training, these Real Guardians acted independent of direct supervision to accomplish milestones in Coast Guard history. Collectively these crews rescued more than 500 lives. If yours is one of those lives, then say a prayer for the honorable and selfless individuals that came to your rescue because you have a life long connection with them. If you haven t needed the great people of the Coast Guard, then you can sleep better knowing that they are out there guarding you 24/7, and they will come when you call. The authors, who are fellow Coast Guardsmen, are donating 5% of the proceeds from the sale of this book to the Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Foundation. This book is dedicated to the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard, who live by our motto, "Semper Paratus".