President Bush visited the Coast Guard Air Station on Cape Cod to thank the troops for the great job they were doing in protecting our shores. On the right is helicopter rescue pilot LCDR Bill Bellatty - Franklin native and son of Third Selectman Teddy Giles. In this photo, Bill is giving the President an official station ball cap. Later in the month, Bill was to have participated in Franklin's Memorial Day Ceremony by flying over in the USCG rescue chopper. Bad weather kept them fogged in, but fortunately we were able to come up with alternative entertainment. The show must go on........

U. S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod
May 2002