Posted:
September 17, 2010
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| The American Red Cross hosted a ceremony in August, five years after Hurricane Katrina, honoring the heroes of the storm. American Maritime Officers members recognized for their lifesaving work during Katrina included Robert Lansden (third from right), who was master aboard the Pollux and among other things used the ship's resources to provide fuel, food and emergency hospitalization for residents and emergency agencies and facilities in the storm's aftermath with Military Sealift Command's approval. Also honored was Chris Keefe (third from left), who was the American Overseas Marine port engineer for the ship at the time and who kept working to help and save others although his house was destroyed in the storm and subsequent flooding of New Orleans. |