DATE: June 15, 2009 11:06:05 HST
PHOTO RELEASE: U.S. Coast Guardsman awarded aviation degree posthumously, June 13, 2009
PHOTO RELEASE: U.S. Coast Guardsman awarded aviation degree posthumously, June 13, 2009

PHOTO RELEASE: U.S. Coast Guardsman awarded Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University degree posthumously, June 13, 2009

HONOLULU -- In a ceremony at Hickam Air Force Base, Saturday, June 13, 2009, Petty Officer 2nd Class Josh Nichols was awarded a Bachelor's of Science degree in Professional Aeronautics by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Nichols died in the crash of 'Coast Guard 6505' last September. His wife, Danielle, accepted the degree on his behalf.

U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO/PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS LUKE CLAYTON

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