Geoff and I worked together 2009-2013 at Rescue Coordination Center Norfolk/D5 Command Center I was the Command Center Chief and I learned so much from him, I always understood search and rescue from the perspective of an operator but, what I learned from the policy side from Geoff was jaw-dropping, he had such a passion and commitment Geoff applied to every single search and rescue case spoke to the core values of the Coast Guard: Honor, Respect and Devotion to Duty. Additionally, Geoff was a true sailor in every sense of the word, from his days picking up traps out on Long Island, or as a Quartermaster on the CGC Dallas. I am honored to have called him a friend and co-worker. I will miss him greatly.  Fair Winds and Following Seas. 

Was stationed on the USCGC Bear, Goeff Pagels was a great guy, who was always on top of his game. 

 

I knew Geoff for many years and worked with him in Search and Rescue with the Coast Guard. I am frankly stunned at his passing. Such a giant among us. Rest easy brother, we have the watch.

For 39 years this sailor stood the watch, While some of us were in our bunks at night. This sailor stood the watch. While some of us were in school learning our trade, this shipmate stood the watch. He stood the watch for 39 years. He stood the watch so that others may live. So our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly at night in safety. Knowing this sailor stood the watch. Shipmate the watch stands relieved. Relieved by those you trained guided and led.

We have the watch. 

Rest In Peace Geoff

Semper Paratus 

Good evening  from Azores,

I meet Geoff through the NAMRCC Conference calls and later I was one of the lucky persons who had the opportunity to meet Geoff face to face.

Geoff helped me a lots and teach me a lot from SAR ... he was my SAR bible for any doubts at any time, always available. Always pushing and motivating with his words...

Lucky me, I take my opportunity to tell him how great and amazing human being he is... We had a great connection since the beginning, as if we always met.

Our world lost a great man, but he will kept alive in our memories.

Rest in peace my friend Geoff.

Condolences for the family and friends from MRCC Delgada.

Thank you very much to all.

Paulo

MRCC Delgada

I had the chance to meet Geoffrey following a group that gathers all maritime rescue coordination centres from each side of the North Atlantic ocean. Not only was he a great professional, totally committed to SAR matters, but also someone with a huge enthusiasm and certainly with a great heart. All my thoughts to his family and colleagues who lost a great man.

I will miss you, my friend. Finally, was not possible. I am terribly sad, but, I know she will help you there where both of you be now.

Everyone of persons vinculated with SAR is in debt with you. You has been the glue to built this SAR family, and in your memory we must keep it, care of it, we must work with your entusiasm and your dedication-

Thanks for be the person who you has been. One of the good.

Fond memories of actually preparing him and the bridge watch breakfast before Special Sea Detail. He said I was not a bad cook for a lowly BM. You will be missed shipmate. 

Fare thee well, brother. The honor was mine to have served with you.

Rest in Peace shipmate. We have the watch. Hand Salute!!

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