Photo by Naomi Blinick A child teaches Pearl Harbor Survivor Lester Lindow how to use modern technology. Photo by Nardel Gervacio USS Arizona Survivor Lou Conter holds a baby following the Double Interment Ceremony, while Don Stratton looks on. Petty Officer 2nd Class Talisha Williams shakes the hand of a Pearl Harbor Survivor upon his arrival in Honolulu. ![]() service members who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor, is shown at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade. Photo by Laurie Dexter The Wall of Remembrance, containing photos of U.S. USS Arizona Survivor Don Stratton, seated with his fellow Pearl Harbor Survivors, smiles at a small child at the National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration. Woo The oldest living Pearl Harbor Survivor at 104 years of age, Ray Chavez, waves after upon his arrival at Honolulu International Airport. Seaman Rachel Johnson and Pearl Harbor Survivor Peter Nichols at the USS Oklahoma Memorial Ceremony. Pacific Historic Parks was honored to participate in the coordination of these events, and throughout this anniversary year and in the years to come, we remain steadfast and invite you to join us in our commitment to Honoring the Past, and Inspiring the Future. The National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration at Kilo Pier was attended by 5,000 with an additional 3,000 viewing the live stream at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. The island of Oahu hosted more than 10,000 people who participated in 50 wide-ranging events, both public and private, including galas, luncheons, movies, concerts, live performances, educational programs and memorial ceremonies. ![]() It was a time of reflection, remembrance and commitment - a time to honor the sacrifices, courage and selflessness of our Greatest Generation, and a time for children and grandchildren, family and friends to dedicate themselves to carrying on the legacy to always remember. Pearl Harbor Survivors, World War II veterans, their families and visitors from all over the United States and from around the world gathered to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor from Dec. Gail Ann Chew FebruPearl Harbor Survivor Carl Clark at the National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration.
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