DC3 Nate Bruckenthal

A tribute to DC3 Nathan Bruckenthal who was killed while serving in the U.S. Coast Guard in Iraq. He is the first Coast Guardsmen killed in action since the Vietnam War. He an two other were killed when they were protecting an off shore oil platform and the USS Firebolt near Um Qusar. DC3 Bruckenthal put his life on the line to save others.

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• Bruckenthal
• Nate
• Coast
• Guard
• Firebolt
• Iraq
• War
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• killed

[pilotboy17]

You won't be forgotten, Nate...even by those who never knew you. God bless.

[ZacharySF]

Thank you

[Goingpantless15]

R.I.P. DC3

[1980brendan]

must say that i found this to be very moving and powerful, sends the tears and memories following, still remember that evening of the 24th 2004 in the nag like it was yesterday...rest a sure that their are 186 people from hmas stuart that have a drink for you and your mates very ANZAC day...

[NubFilmsFlicks]

I am in the Coast Guard. In bootcamp, they told us of Petty Officer Brunkenthal and showed this video. I think for the rest of my life, I will remember his name. God bless his family. you have my utmost repect and sincerety.

[pntmke13]

It was great to know Nate. He worked with me in Neah Bay

[jt222us]

You will never be forgotten

[krismed86]

I didn't know you DC3 but I will never forget you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[19Dieppa91]

i know its not much but thank you for your sacrifice.

[Killian689]

This made me cry. Thank you so much for making this video. Nate was a dear friend of mine when I was much younger. This is such a beautiful way to honor him. Thank you.