Congratulations To Ken Babick (AOW)

Congratulations to Flotilla 73 Coswain Ken Babick on being selected as US Coast Guard District 13 - Auxiliarist of the Week (May 14th, 2010)

Ken Babick and his crewman Dick Mullinax, Coast Guard Auxiliarists who work with Sector Portland, are commended for their role in preventing a potential disastrous boating accident. Babick and Mullinax were on the Willamette River near Clackamette Park in Oregon City, Ore., conducting training exercises when they witnessed a kayaker fall into the water after misjudging the strong current. Fortunately, the kayaker was able to reach land safely, but when his wife attempted to retrieve his kayak the couple became separated. The woman then became exhausted as she struggled against the current. Babick and Mullinax immediately sprang into action and pulled the distressed woman safely aboard. They were also able to salvage the two kayaks, preventing a possible loss of property. Because of these Auxiliarists quick thinking and fast response the two kayakers are able to paddle another day.