The below photo and others from the event are available here.
Pearl Harbor survior Thomas C. Talbott, USMC. On that infamous day, then Corporal Talbott was during roving guard duty on the dry docks. To this day he carries a watch he purchased at the submarine base on December 5th, 1941, which still remains in good w
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We took some time out this morning from the press of business, the demands of the holiday season, and the ongoing activities associated with the transition to a new administration to reflect on what occurred 67 years ago at Pearl Harbor. A group of a hundred or so brave souls gathered on the fantail of TANEY in Baltimore's Inner Harbor in freezing weather to listen, reflect, and celebrate the spirit of the Greatest Generation. While my comments were sincere and well received, the show was stole by Pearl Harbor survivor Corporal Thomas C. Talbott, USMC. His short but eloquent description of that day and the impact on his generation was extraordinary.
Present also were the Chiefs from the Baltimore Mess who manned the O-1 deck behind the speakers throughout the ceremony. The Honor Guard fired the gun salute. We threw a wreath of flowers into the harbor to commemorate the day and honor those who paid the ultimate price to defend our freedom. Our Flickr site has more photos.
Thanks to Captain Brian Kelley of Sector Baltimore and the local units who supported this event.
Congratulations, as well, to Ken Appleton, CAPT USCG retired, who received the TANEY Voluntary of the Year Award for his skill with a needle gun!
As you watch football today, remember this day 67 years ago and those who stood the watch, survived, fought, and won.
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