The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Coast Guard Medal to Boatswain’s Mate First Class Eric Kyvik, United States Coast Guard, for heroism on the night of 30 June 1985 when he rescued a drowning man in the frigid eaters of the Manitowoc River, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Petty Officer Kyvik was returning to the U.S.C.G.C. MESQUITE from authorized liberty when he saw several police officers standing on the Eighth Street Bridge. As Petty Officer Kyvik approached the bridge, he noticed a man foundering in the water approximately 25-feet below. Without regard for his own safety, Petty Officer Kyvik jumped from the bridge to rescue the drowning man. Petty Officer Kyvik reached the man, who had then become motionless as a result of the cold water, and held him on the surface to prevent him from drowning. He then began pulling the man to shore, while a shipmate, who had also jumped in to assist, attempted to revive him. A passing boater soon arrived and offered his vessel to transport the victim to shore. Petty Officer Kyvik continued to treat the victim for shock and helped him maintain his body heat until relieved by local paramedics. As a result of Petty Officer Kyvik’s actions, the man subsequently recovered. Petty Officer Kyvik demonstrated remarkable initiative, exceptional fortitude, and extreme daring in spite of imminent personal danger in the saving of a man’s life. His courage and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Coast Guard.