Frances Sisson, Joan Toste, and Tom Worthington, the nieces and Great-nephew of Charles Parkin, stand for a photo Wednesday, Dec.11, 2019 at Coast Guard Station Castle Hill, Newport, Rhode Island. The Coast Guard posthumously presented the family of Charles Parkin the Purple Heart for his sacrifice on Sept. 26, 1918 while serving aboard the USS Tampa. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicole J. Groll)