In Memory OfBM2 Katya E. Fons

BM2 Katya E. Fons, 25, U.S.C.G., born November 1, 1998, lost the battle within on July 21, 2024. Katya was a Boatswain's Mate and Buoy Tender aboard the USCGCs Richard Dixon (WPC‑1113) and Maple (WLB‑207). She conducted immigration interception missions near Puerto Rico and maintained buoys and navigation aids off the coast of North Carolina. Fons enjoyed hunting, camping, and playing hockey. Through hard work and relentless dedication, she quickly became an irreplaceable addition to any ship she was aboard. Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate! Til Valhalla, Sister!