N SEPTEMBER 19 September 2016, Flotilla 05-03 celebrated its 60th Anniversary of serving Lower
Manhattan. The event's guests included leadership from the District and Division level, as well as LCDR
William Grossman, Director of the Auxiliary.
During the event, the Flotilla was presented with Proclamations from the offices of Gale A. Brewer, Manhattan Borough President and New York State Senator Brad Hoylman, thanking Flotilla 05-03 for their 60 years of volunteer service to Lower Manhattan.
The Manhattan Borough President also proclaimed that 19 September 2016 be known as "The Lower Manhattan Flotilla of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Appreciation Day".
Zach Perkins FSO-PA
Photo by B.A. Van Sise
Photo by Zach Perkins