On a recent blistery Friday morning, Barnegat Light was a contrast of bright blue sky and water against whipping winds. A different sea of blue was inside the borough firehouse as members of the U.S. Coast Guard gathered to honor one of their own, elevating Nick Elliott to elite status as surfman No. 624.
“(I’m) proud of him. Just to be here for it, and carry on the tradition, I mean, it’s a huge accomplishment,” said Adam Murray, former Station Barnegat Light commanding officer who is now…
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