When we first moved to Alaska in 1973, we were fortunate to be able to travel to Haines, out of Prince Rupert on the MV Matanuska......  We were so lucky to stop in Sitka, and see that most beautiful town.  We saw the Russian Orthodox Church, The Three Sisters mountains, and the best thing was the small bakery at the top of the small hill on the main street.  They had the BEST CINNAMON ROLLS, EVER.  I couldn't even eat all of mine, at one sitting.   
After reading this story about how they saved countless lives, it made me so proud.  And I am sure the citizens of Sitka are so proud too.  God Bless them....TRUE HEROES....ALL ! ! !