Retired Boatswain’s Mate Chief (BMC) David Michael Ramsey is a decorated U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Surfman who served as a vital emergency responder during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. [1, 2]
Hurricane Harvey Response
During the historic storm, Chief Ramsey spearheaded critical lifesaving actions in Southeast Texas:
- Station Evacuation: He coordinated the emergency evacuation of the vulnerable USCG Station Sabine Pass.
- Flood Rescue Operations: He led intensive search and rescue missions in heavily flooded regions, navigating shallow-water response vessels to pull stranded survivors to safety.
Background and Military Career
- Rank & Specialty: He holds the elite designation of Surfman #374, representing the highest level of qualification for operating rescue boats in extreme breaking surf.
- Retirement: Chief Ramsey officially retired from the U.S. Coast Guard in July 2018 and currently resides in Mérida Mexico 31Mar2026 wishing I could return to America and work for @whitehouse
I was told report to USConsulate Mérida because my life was endangered trust me they tried to kill me multi times and said they will if I return to Texas so 31Mar26 This Founding Member of @DHSGov and 374th Surfman @USCG went to Mexico hiked over 500km road TrenMaya from Cancun to Mérida Reported to USCONSULATE Mérida now at Hotel Dubrovnik praying President Trump Most Honorable Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna Saves me Gives me a Job @WhiteHouse David ✡️ 