Christopher Everett Ferreby served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 1 year and 10 months. Christopher served during the years of the War in Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism.
Location: New York
Incident Date: Friday, March 23, 2001
Guardsman Christopher Ferreby and Guardsman Scott Chism succumbed to injuries received while on law enforcement patrol in Lake Ontario near the mouth of the Niagara River in New York state.
During their patrol, a wave swamped their 22-foot inflatable boat and washed all four occupants overboard. After they failed to check-in, a search was started and the four were located at approximately 0030 hours. All four were wearing dry suits and life jackets. They were transported to a local hospital where Guardsman Ferreby and Guardsman Chism succumbed to the exposure they received while in the water. The other guardsman were treated for hypothermia.
Guardsman Ferreby was serving as an active member of the Coast Guard at the time of his death, and had been with the agency for 2 years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Seaman Ferreby gave the United States Coast Guard 2 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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