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Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Melvin J Gonzalvo

Rain Provides Reflection during Pearl Harbor Survivor Memorial Service

U.S. Navy

Dec. 1, 2016 | 0:48

161201-N-KN989-001 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 1, 2016) An ash-scattering ceremony takes place at the USS Utah Memorial on Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Pearl Harbor survivor Chief Petty Officer Jack A. Stoeber, a carpenter’s mate aboard USS Whitney (AD 4). Dec. 7, 2016, marks the 75th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Oahu. The U.S. military and the State of Hawaii are hosting a series of remembrance events throughout the week to honor the courage and sacrifices of those who served during Dec. 7, 1941, and throughout the Pacific Theater. As a Pacific nation, the U.S. is committed to continue its responsibility of protecting the Pacific sea-lanes, advancing international ideals and relationships, well as delivering security, influence and responsiveness in the region. (U.S. Navy video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Melvin Gonzalvo/Relased)