Making Christmas Merry and Bright By Laura Mulrooney
LAURA MULROONEY
From left, Flotilla member Howard Bush, Flotilla Vice Commander Marcella Ruso and Flotilla Commander Marty Richardson present Gulfport Police Chief Robert Vincent with a Christmas stash large enough for several families.
On Tuesday, December 15, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 7-16, at 3120 Miriam St. S., presented sacks full of toys to the Gulfport Police Department’s yearly charity event, Operation Santa.
Gulfport gathers
The USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 7-16 is an all-volunteer force that focuses on safety and the betterment of the community. This year the flotilla decided to focus their efforts on helping children have a merry and bright Christmas.
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