Re: In Memory of Larry LaMotte: Be Safe at the Beach

Joe D'Agostino — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 15:39:04 -0000

Sandee, I am the Beach Safety Division Chief for the Destin Fire Control District. On the day of your husbands tragic death I was working as a lifeguard for the City of Fort Lauderdale. After several conversations with Jim McCrady I decided to get involved. We indeed did have another fatality almost four years to the day and, while tragic, so much has improved. Since our inception we have had only two drowning deaths. We have documented over 300 rescues / lives saved and made over 2,000 assits. This week we began our very first Jr. Lifeguard program that is aimed to educate both our local and visiting youth about the dangers of the Gulf and what the job duties are of our lifeguards. Our community continues to work hard to prevent any further drownings. So as long as our sand is white and the Gulf waters green, Larry Lamotte will never be forgotten on our beach.

Joseph H. D'Agostino
Destin Fire Control District
Beach Safety Division Chief
848 Airport Road
Destin FL 32541
Business: (850)-837-8413
Fax: (850)-837-6715
Cell:(850)-685-0408
destinbeachsafety@yahoo.com

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