© The National Park Service and the U. S. Navy will host a joint memorial ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7. The ceremony will take place on the Naval Station Pearl Harbor's Kilo Pier from 7:40 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
The theme of the program is "But Not in Shame: The Aftermath of Pearl Harbor." Highlights will include music by the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, morning colors, a Hawaiian blessing, a rifle salute by members of the U.S. Marine Corps, wreath presentations, echo taps, and recognition of the men and women who survived on December 7, 1941.
The commemoration is free of charge and the public is invited to attend. More information can be found online or by calling 808-422-2771, ext. 119.
Remember Pearl Harbor — Keep America Alert!
America’s oldest living Medal of Honor recipient, living his 101st year is former enlisted Chief Petty Officer, Aviation Chief Ordnanceman (ACOM), later wartime commissioned Lieutenant John W. Finn, U. S. Navy (Ret.). He is also the last surviving Medal of Honor, “The Day of Infamy”, Japanese Attack on the Hawaiian Islands, Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii, 7 December 1941.
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