article_snippet: The decision to suspend is always difficult," said Layne Carter, search and rescue mission coordinator of the U.S. Coast Guard.
article_snippet: With heavy hearts, we have decided to suspend active search and rescue operations.
article_snippet: we thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of the members involved in this tragedy.
article_snippet: Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, expressed " Giuliano condolences on Wednesday.
article_snippet: "us will work with the services to ensure that ... the services family members will be well cared for.
article_snippet: CNN's John Newsome, Brian Carberry, Victor Blackwell, Jamie Crawford and Brad Lendon contributed to this report.