Surfman Quotes

“Once my locale was decided upon, the choice of my hero became automatic. The most popular breed of dogs along the Outer Banks (and at Life Boat Stations in general, for that matter) is the Chesapeake retriever, or the Chesapeake Bay dog, as he is also frequently called. The Chesapeake is probably the finest performer in the water of any breed. They are tremendously powerful swimmers, and no surf will daunt them or make their courage fail.”
― S. P. Meek, Surfman: The Adventures of a Coast Guard Dog

“Now they knew that brave men, men skilled in rescue work, were on shore waiting to aid them.”
― S. P. Meek, Surfman: The Adventures of a Coast Guard Dog

“Into Thy hands, Oh Lord, we deliver ourselves. Do with us as seems best to Thy wisdom and Thy mercy, but we pray that none may die because we fail or falter. Grant us, if it be Thy will, an honorable end, serving in They service. Amen.”
― S. P. Meek, Surfman: The Adventures of a Coast Guard Dog