""This book will take you by the hand and put you in the pilot seat where you will see first-hand the terrifying destruction of Katrina, but, more importantly, the stories of the heroes who rescued and the heroes who were rescued." --Randy Craighead, executive pastor, Church of the King, Mandeville, Louisiana" ""An important and timely book. Anyone interested in the long, proud history of the Coast Guard or emergency management lessons-learned will find much in this book." --Michael M. Wallace, USN (ret), director of homeland security studies, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana" ""Catastrophe brings out the best and worst in human beings. For Bob and his valiant co-workers, it brought out the very best. So here's to you, Bob. You and the 'Coasties' around you are genuine American heroes.

And here's to you who venture into this wonderful book!" --Dave Diamond, author of Moment: How to Walk Every Day in the Deepest Love of Christ".