Art stood off to one side respectfully and watched as the television cameras turned their attention from the man to the brave young Coast Guard search patrol that had saved him. “Against all odds, the crew detected yelling and a faint whistle in the darkness,” someone said, as the patrol stepped forward in turn to receive their medals. Just then an older Coast Guard guy who had worked with Art Allen for many years leaned over and whispered to him, but to him alone: “Nice job.”
