L- R - Cody Romanasky, Barbara Romanasky holding daughter Callye, Jesse Romanasky, Harbor Master Harry Acker, Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, Nadya and Daniel (niece and nephew), Father Jim Kissane of Saint Anthony of Padua and Steve Brown

The Huntington Town Board, in appreciation of the exemplary services of former Bay Constable Walter Romanasky, dedicated Patrol Boat M - 1 in his honor.

Romanasky began his career in 1993 as Bay Constable, where he was involved in several rescues and assisted many boaters. A resident of East Northport, he was also an active member of the New York Harbor Masters and Bay Constables Association. After leaving the service of the Town of Huntington, Romanasky returned to the water working for a tug and barge company in New York. On July 29, 2001, met his untimely death in a barge accident.

Councilman Mark Cuthbertson said, "Wally Romanasky was an important member of our community. The Town of Huntington joins with his family and many friends in paying tribute to an extraordinary individual who will be greatly missed, and always remembered."

According to Harbor Master Harry Acker, this is the fourth boat to be named for an employee or former employee of the Harbor Master's office who died tragic early deaths.