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Video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Katelyn Shearer

Coast Guard Surfman Honored by Washington State Governor at Tree Lighting Ceremony

U.S. Coast Guard Northwest District

Dec. 5, 2014 | 1:14

Petty Officer 2nd Class James Thrall, a boatswain’s mate and surfman assigned to Coast Guard station Quillayute River in La Push, Wash., and his family are honored by Washington State governor Jay Inslee at the annual tree lighting ceremony at the Washington State Capitol building in Olympia, Wash., Dec. 5, 2014. James Thrall’s 5-year-old son, Jaret Thrall, counted down to the lighting of the 25-foot tree during the ceremony. U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Katelyn Shearer.