In an Aug. 16 letter, Woody Marderwald praised the accomplishments of the Rehoboth Beach Patrol. RBP representatives played a significant role in dominating at the USLA national competition. I’d like to add my kudos on a more personal level.
I started swimming again this summer, after missing a few years. Uncertain of my abilities after the layoff, I stopped at the stand near Hickman street and told the lifeguards on duty of my intentions, asking them to keep an eye on me. After two plus months, I am in awe of these young women and men! Not only do they keep an eye on me, they apparently communicate to other guards that I’m out there. Going in and coming out they offer me positive words and encouragement.
Rehoboth Beach residents and visitors are fortunate to have such a highly qualified team of athletes protecting beachgoers. But, you know what? At least to me, these are caring and concerned friends of mine! Next time you’re on the beach, go up to the stand: say hi or even better, thanks!
P.S. I submitted this letter for publication on Aug. 21 as a timely followup to the original letter to the editor. The Cape Gazette editor informed me that the paper has a policy limiting submissions to one letter per author every 30 days. Because my last letter was published in the Aug. 2 edition, I was told the paper would not publish this one until Friday, Sept. 13. Given that the RBP only operates until three weeks following Labor Day, you’re going to have to hurry to say hi or thanks!
Hoyte Decker
Rehoboth Beach
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