WEBVTT 00:18.940 --> 00:21.110 Good morning ladies and gentlemen and 00:21.110 --> 00:23.277 welcome to today's Joint United States 00:23.277 --> 00:25.730 Navy National Park Service , Pearl 00:25.730 --> 00:28.380 Harbor remembrance ceremony . I'm David 00:28.380 --> 00:30.047 Ono , co anchor for abc seven 00:30.047 --> 00:32.102 eyewitness News in Los Angeles . I'm 00:32.102 --> 00:34.213 truly honored to serve as your master 00:34.213 --> 00:36.430 of ceremonies in this historic 81st 00:36.440 --> 00:39.720 anniversary . The theme of this 81st 00:39.720 --> 00:42.080 anniversary ceremony is everlasting 00:42.080 --> 00:45.350 legacy . Today . We reflect 00:45.350 --> 00:48.100 upon and reverence the sacrifices of 00:48.100 --> 00:50.590 the brave men and women who faced the 00:50.590 --> 00:52.701 tremendous challenges that would earn 00:52.701 --> 00:54.423 them the title of the greatest 00:54.423 --> 00:56.770 generation . In the years following the 00:56.770 --> 00:58.770 attack on Pearl Harbor . They would 00:58.770 --> 01:01.560 rely on ingenuity , perseverance and 01:01.560 --> 01:03.504 collaboration to overcome the most 01:03.504 --> 01:05.616 devastating war in recorded history . 01:05.616 --> 01:08.020 Once the victory was won , veterans and 01:08.020 --> 01:10.076 civilians would take the experiences 01:10.076 --> 01:12.131 and lessons that they had endured to 01:12.131 --> 01:14.131 face the challenges of the future , 01:14.131 --> 01:16.298 striving to overcome hardened bias and 01:16.298 --> 01:18.520 inequality as they sought for peace and 01:18.520 --> 01:20.742 reconciliation in a changed world . The 01:20.742 --> 01:22.798 determined efforts of the soldiers , 01:22.798 --> 01:25.020 Marines , Coast guardsmen , sailors and 01:25.020 --> 01:27.131 civilians to rise to the challenges , 01:27.131 --> 01:29.770 overcome the odds and work to make 01:29.780 --> 01:31.724 things better for those that would 01:31.724 --> 01:34.150 follow still impacts us today . As we 01:34.150 --> 01:37.100 face our own trials , we honor this 01:37.100 --> 01:39.400 everlasting legacy now as a standard to 01:39.400 --> 01:41.910 measure our generation and the 01:41.910 --> 01:44.470 generations to come to our honored 01:44.470 --> 01:46.581 guests . The World War Two veterans , 01:46.581 --> 01:49.120 please remain seated while all others 01:49.200 --> 01:52.180 please rise as able for the arrival of 01:52.180 --> 01:53.580 the official party . 01:58.040 --> 02:00.550 The official party for today's ceremony 02:00.550 --> 02:02.920 includes Mr tom . Leatherman 02:02.920 --> 02:05.110 Superintendent , Pearl Harbor National 02:05.110 --> 02:07.610 Memorial National Park Service 02:20.080 --> 02:23.880 Director of the National Park Service 02:23.890 --> 02:24.760 arriving 02:56.340 --> 02:59.520 Navy region Hawaii arriving . 03:12.510 --> 03:13.510 Yeah , 03:34.550 --> 03:37.160 Chief of chaplains arriving 04:05.300 --> 04:05.840 right 04:12.780 --> 04:14.340 side boys Post 04:18.880 --> 04:22.370 guests please be seated . Ladies and 04:22.370 --> 04:24.592 gentlemen , it is customary in december 04:24.592 --> 04:26.814 7th that we observe a moment of silence 04:26.814 --> 04:29.037 at 7 55 to commemorate the beginning of 04:29.037 --> 04:31.290 the attack on Oahu . At 7 55 you will 04:31.290 --> 04:33.234 hear the sounds of the USs Arizona 04:33.234 --> 04:35.068 ship's bell wrong by park ranger 04:35.068 --> 04:37.234 Christopher chang to mark the start of 04:37.234 --> 04:39.490 our moment of silence , completing the 04:39.490 --> 04:41.770 moment of silence will be F 22 raptor 04:41.780 --> 04:44.450 for the one 99th . The 19th fighter 04:44.450 --> 04:46.970 squadron known as the Hawaiian raptor , 04:46.980 --> 04:48.758 executing a missing man flyover 04:48.758 --> 04:51.540 formation just beyond the USs Arizona 04:51.540 --> 04:53.880 Memorial and over ford island in honor 04:53.880 --> 04:55.936 of those who lost their lives in the 04:55.936 --> 04:58.047 defense of our country 81 years ago . 04:58.047 --> 05:00.047 Today , please remain seated . As a 05:00.047 --> 05:02.320 flyover takes place . The gap in the 05:02.320 --> 05:04.098 formation symbolizes our fallen 05:04.098 --> 05:06.209 comrades and demonstrates to all that 05:06.209 --> 05:08.542 we will always remember their sacrifice . 05:08.542 --> 05:10.980 Ladies and gentlemen at this time 05:10.990 --> 05:13.380 please bow your heads as we observe a 05:13.380 --> 05:17.080 moment of silence at 7 55 To honor the 05:17.080 --> 05:19.191 events that occurred at that moment , 05:19.200 --> 05:21.420 81 years ago Today , 06:32.390 --> 06:35.340 Our thanks to the 199th and the 19th 06:35.340 --> 06:37.562 fighter squadrons were participating in 06:37.562 --> 06:41.360 today's ceremony , please rise as able 06:41.370 --> 06:43.740 for morning colors and the performance 06:43.740 --> 06:46.340 of our national anthem and Hawaii state 06:46.340 --> 06:48.670 song by the United States pacific fleet 06:50.360 --> 06:52.470 bugler sound attention , 07:00.770 --> 07:03.410 Color guard parade the colors . 07:07.630 --> 07:08.630 Mhm . 07:39.670 --> 07:41.460 Okay . Oh 07:42.840 --> 07:44.620 okay . 09:23.570 --> 09:23.840 Mhm 09:27.560 --> 09:28.560 yeah , 10:18.820 --> 10:20.370 retire the colors 10:22.590 --> 10:25.240 done . Look okay 10:34.300 --> 10:37.690 forward March 10:58.270 --> 11:02.130 guests please be seated . 11:02.310 --> 11:05.170 It is customary for ships passing the 11:05.170 --> 11:07.337 Arizona memorial to pay their respects 11:07.337 --> 11:09.448 by rendering honors approaching . You 11:09.448 --> 11:11.670 will see the Arleigh Burke class guided 11:11.670 --> 11:13.614 missile destroyer . The Uss Daniel 11:13.614 --> 11:15.970 annoy commanded by commander David Hale . 11:15.980 --> 11:18.490 A native of Hudson Ohio Illinois is the 11:18.490 --> 11:20.601 68 ship in the Arleigh Burke class of 11:20.601 --> 11:22.880 ages , guided missile destroyers . The 11:22.880 --> 11:25.047 U . S . Navy's most powerful destroyer 11:25.047 --> 11:27.213 fleet today . In addition to rendering 11:27.213 --> 11:29.436 honors to the crew of the USs , Arizona 11:29.436 --> 11:31.602 still entombed in their watery grave , 11:31.602 --> 11:33.491 the Daniel annoy will also render 11:33.491 --> 11:35.547 honors to the Pearl Harbor survivors 11:35.547 --> 11:37.547 and World War Two veterans who have 11:37.547 --> 11:39.658 gathered with us today this morning . 11:39.658 --> 11:41.890 We are honored to have with us . Mr ken 11:41.900 --> 11:44.820 stevens . A Pearl Harbor survivor who 11:44.820 --> 11:47.042 was stationed aboard the USs Whitney on 11:47.042 --> 11:49.310 the day of the attack . Mr stevens will 11:49.310 --> 11:51.477 face the Arizona Memorial representing 11:51.477 --> 11:53.699 all World War Two veterans and returned 11:53.699 --> 11:56.480 the salute to the U . S . S . Illinois 11:56.540 --> 11:58.920 as she passes close aboard . 12:03.180 --> 12:07.000 Mr stevens hand salute . 12:19.150 --> 12:19.900 Mhm . 12:22.100 --> 12:25.410 Mr 12:25.410 --> 12:27.580 stevens ready to 12:30.930 --> 12:34.070 carry 12:34.070 --> 12:37.940 on . Thank you . Mr 12:37.940 --> 12:39.090 stevens . 12:56.780 --> 12:59.002 We would also like to thank the crew of 12:59.002 --> 13:01.150 the USs Daniel annoy the Hawaii Air 13:01.150 --> 13:03.206 National Guard and the United States 13:03.206 --> 13:05.372 Air Force for participating in today's 13:05.372 --> 13:09.230 ceremony in the Hawaiian culture . The 13:09.230 --> 13:11.650 religious leader or spiritual advisor 13:11.660 --> 13:15.060 is known as a cop who today we are 13:15.060 --> 13:17.240 pleased to have for our invocation . 13:17.250 --> 13:20.710 Hawaiian blessing offered by ka hu ke 13:20.710 --> 13:22.460 koa Please welcome 13:23.420 --> 13:26.200 Okay . 13:43.230 --> 13:43.950 Yeah . 13:48.110 --> 13:48.790 Mhm 13:54.450 --> 13:55.250 Yeah 14:15.740 --> 14:17.260 no Layla . 14:55.880 --> 14:56.530 Thank you 15:01.130 --> 15:04.180 For the past 41 years . The Japan 15:04.180 --> 15:05.847 Religious Committee for World 15:05.847 --> 15:07.847 Federation has offered a prayer for 15:07.847 --> 15:10.990 peace on this occasion . We are honored 15:10.990 --> 15:13.212 to have them once again as part of this 15:13.212 --> 15:15.323 ceremony . At this time we would like 15:15.323 --> 15:17.157 to invite reverend Tanaka to the 15:17.157 --> 15:19.130 contemplation circle to offer the 15:19.130 --> 15:21.260 traditional prayer for peace followed 15:21.260 --> 15:23.770 by the english translation by Miss 15:23.780 --> 15:27.430 Mayumi Miyahara . Please welcome . 15:44.970 --> 15:45.310 Okay 16:34.590 --> 16:35.590 thank you . 17:19.630 --> 17:21.130 Can I must end this time . 18:54.350 --> 18:55.517 The only way she was 18:59.360 --> 19:02.190 This this year makes the 81st year 19:02.190 --> 19:04.830 since the attack on Pearl Harbor . We 19:04.830 --> 19:06.810 have all come together to pay our 19:06.810 --> 19:09.020 respect to those who sacrificed their 19:09.020 --> 19:11.020 lives when our country suffered the 19:11.020 --> 19:14.170 tragedy war our organization , that 19:14.170 --> 19:16.392 Japan religious committee for the World 19:16.392 --> 19:18.600 Federation have members from various 19:18.600 --> 19:20.750 regions and faith . Our mission is to 19:20.750 --> 19:24.680 bring through peace . In May 1982 19:24.690 --> 19:27.120 we participated in the Japan American 19:27.120 --> 19:29.330 Religion Conference at ST John's 19:29.330 --> 19:32.490 Cathedral in New York . On our way back 19:32.490 --> 19:34.680 to Japan . We made a stop at Pearl 19:34.680 --> 19:37.940 Harbor to pay for peace and offer our 19:37.940 --> 19:41.300 condolences every year . Since then we 19:41.300 --> 19:43.960 have been welcomed back to continue for 19:43.960 --> 19:47.120 pray for peace Because of the recent 19:47.120 --> 19:49.200 pandemic . We are , we have not been 19:49.200 --> 19:51.330 able to participate for the last two 19:51.330 --> 19:53.860 years . However , we are fortunate to 19:53.860 --> 19:56.240 be here today and look forward to 19:56.240 --> 19:59.160 visiting again next year . That will be 19:59.160 --> 20:03.060 our 40th visit to Pearl Harbor on 20:03.060 --> 20:06.800 december 26th 2016 . I was honored to 20:06.800 --> 20:08.911 be invited by the Ministry of Foreign 20:08.911 --> 20:11.690 Affairs to witness the historic visit 20:11.700 --> 20:14.190 by Japanese , former Japanese Prime 20:14.190 --> 20:16.580 Minister Shinzo Abe and President 20:16.580 --> 20:20.280 Barack Obama Barack Obama . They 20:20.280 --> 20:23.280 offered condolences for those who died 20:23.290 --> 20:27.170 and showed that world how the power of 20:27.170 --> 20:30.070 reconciliation and tolerance can bring 20:30.080 --> 20:33.500 world peace . Sadly former Prime 20:33.500 --> 20:36.330 Minister Abby was killed while giving a 20:36.330 --> 20:40.290 campaign speech this past july . World 20:40.290 --> 20:42.490 peace continue to be quite fragile 20:42.490 --> 20:45.580 these days due to threat such as 20:45.590 --> 20:48.130 epidemics , war disputes and 20:48.130 --> 20:50.610 environmental destruction . We are here 20:50.610 --> 20:53.570 to share the wisdom that was passed 20:53.570 --> 20:56.400 down from previous generations so that 20:56.410 --> 20:59.070 all human beings will learn to live 20:59.080 --> 21:02.370 together in harmony and love for that . 21:02.380 --> 21:04.930 The only past that we will lead to 21:04.930 --> 21:08.570 world peace now is the time to look 21:08.570 --> 21:11.810 past our differences and unite 21:11.820 --> 21:14.860 just as the United States and Japan 21:14.860 --> 21:17.070 have done . Let us all play , 21:22.510 --> 21:26.150 let us pray for 21:26.150 --> 21:29.290 the who gave their lives 21:29.300 --> 21:31.030 for peace . 21:33.770 --> 21:36.110 Let us pay 21:37.380 --> 21:40.770 our deepest list picked . 21:40.780 --> 21:42.170 Do the 21:45.710 --> 21:47.700 on the board source 21:51.460 --> 21:54.890 may they rest in 21:54.890 --> 21:58.120 peace . Let's 21:58.130 --> 22:01.570 pray for through 22:01.570 --> 22:03.900 peace in the world . 22:05.930 --> 22:09.470 May everyone um 22:10.400 --> 22:14.140 us live in happiness . 22:16.760 --> 22:20.050 Let us become one 22:20.060 --> 22:24.050 family . Let 22:24.050 --> 22:27.810 us all live together 22:27.820 --> 22:31.500 with lab and compassion 22:34.910 --> 22:36.310 makes the word 22:37.900 --> 22:40.810 before all right 22:41.750 --> 22:44.380 and honesty 22:46.410 --> 22:47.370 read us 22:50.460 --> 22:53.170 they be off our 22:53.820 --> 22:57.650 Sarah for peace . 23:00.000 --> 23:03.340 May heaven guide 23:03.350 --> 23:06.380 us and show us 23:07.130 --> 23:09.110 the way . 23:19.100 --> 23:19.900 Thank you 23:47.270 --> 23:50.270 reverend . Thank you so much correcting 23:50.270 --> 23:53.030 the name reverend . She she know and 23:53.030 --> 23:55.370 Miss Miyahara , thank you for your 23:55.370 --> 23:58.660 translations . Today's event allows us 23:58.700 --> 24:02.080 the generation of the 21st century to 24:02.080 --> 24:05.230 recognize honor and give thanks to the 24:05.230 --> 24:07.230 generation of military veterans and 24:07.230 --> 24:09.341 civilians who served during World War 24:09.341 --> 24:11.770 two . Their lives and their legacy will 24:11.770 --> 24:14.810 never be forgotten . We are grateful to 24:14.810 --> 24:16.810 have several veterans in attendance 24:16.810 --> 24:19.032 with us today from all around our great 24:19.032 --> 24:20.977 nation to commemorate Pearl Harbor 24:20.977 --> 24:23.032 Remembrance Day and to honor us with 24:23.032 --> 24:25.430 their presence and their stories . 24:26.090 --> 24:28.034 Unfortunately we recognize that we 24:28.034 --> 24:30.257 could not have all the veterans with us 24:30.257 --> 24:32.590 on site though they're not with us here . 24:32.590 --> 24:34.850 They are not forgotten . With that in 24:34.850 --> 24:36.906 mind . At this time we would like to 24:36.906 --> 24:39.450 present a special welcome message from 24:39.450 --> 24:42.190 Lou konnte er a Pearl Harbor survivor 24:42.200 --> 24:44.230 who was stationed aboard the USs 24:44.240 --> 24:47.380 Arizona on the morning of december 7th . 24:47.390 --> 24:49.557 Lou will honor all of the veterans who 24:49.557 --> 24:52.070 could not make it to today's ceremony 24:52.080 --> 24:54.620 but who still holds a special place in 24:54.620 --> 24:57.050 our hearts and in our thoughts . 24:57.600 --> 25:01.110 Hello , I'm Lou konnte er a Pearl 25:01.110 --> 25:03.360 Harbor Survival and World War Two 25:03.360 --> 25:06.950 veteran . I am one of two remain 25:07.060 --> 25:09.530 survivors from the U . S . S . Arizona . 25:10.490 --> 25:14.210 My remaining shipmate ken Potts 25:14.220 --> 25:17.940 lives in provo Utah . I had hoped to be 25:17.940 --> 25:20.340 with you in Honolulu for this 25:21.110 --> 25:24.510 81st commemoration But my 25:24.510 --> 25:27.660 101 year old leg are 25:27.670 --> 25:31.520 not what they used to be Back in 25:31.520 --> 25:35.160 1941 . Most of us stationed at Pearl 25:35.160 --> 25:38.970 Harbor were in our teens or 20's as 25:38.970 --> 25:41.540 quartermaster . The watch on December 7 , 25:41.540 --> 25:45.160 1941 . I remember it was beautiful 25:45.160 --> 25:48.620 sunday morning . The Arizona band 25:48.630 --> 25:51.440 members were gathering on the ship's 25:51.450 --> 25:54.550 deck to play colors at 0 25:54.550 --> 25:57.950 800 . But before they could 25:57.960 --> 26:01.170 finish setting up they heard the 26:01.180 --> 26:04.530 unmistakable whine of flying 26:04.530 --> 26:08.290 planes . The rising sun on 26:08.290 --> 26:11.370 the plains told us 26:12.170 --> 26:15.880 this was not a drill . We manage our 26:15.880 --> 26:19.570 battle stations on the relentless 26:19.580 --> 26:22.890 strafing and bombing , but 26:22.890 --> 26:26.770 the damage to the Arizona was 26:26.770 --> 26:30.450 severe . We took a heavy 26:30.450 --> 26:33.370 bomb alongside the starboard side , 26:33.370 --> 26:36.170 forward number two turret and it went 26:36.170 --> 26:38.059 through five decks into the lower 26:38.059 --> 26:40.600 handling room and exploded the forward 26:40.610 --> 26:43.940 magazines Which had all the powder 26:43.940 --> 26:46.120 million pounds of powder for the 14 in 26:46.120 --> 26:48.500 guns . We then started helping them in 26:48.500 --> 26:51.100 with us in the flames come out of the 26:51.110 --> 26:54.730 fire , help them lay down until we get 26:54.730 --> 26:57.950 them over the boats to get them to the 26:57.960 --> 27:01.630 hospital . I've been back for many 27:01.640 --> 27:04.750 commemorations and each time I am on 27:04.750 --> 27:08.150 the Arizona memorial , I take a 27:08.160 --> 27:12.060 moment to view the names of 27:12.060 --> 27:15.780 my shipmates and thank God for 27:15.780 --> 27:19.090 their ultimate sacrificing . 27:19.900 --> 27:22.880 Thank you all for attending this 27:22.890 --> 27:26.450 important commemoration in person 27:26.460 --> 27:30.160 and those of you who are watching on 27:30.160 --> 27:33.620 a stream your interests in 27:33.620 --> 27:37.480 preserving World War Two history 27:37.490 --> 27:41.470 is vital and important . We 27:41.470 --> 27:45.380 need to make some future generations 27:46.030 --> 27:49.890 understand what Pearl Harbor really was 27:49.890 --> 27:53.800 about and what was at 27:53.800 --> 27:57.100 stake . Our schools need 27:58.200 --> 28:02.160 to teach more than a paragraph 28:02.160 --> 28:05.530 on Pearl Harbor . I've briefed a lot of 28:05.530 --> 28:07.680 high schools and junior high schools 28:08.580 --> 28:11.170 and they're all happy to have the truth 28:11.220 --> 28:14.530 come out and what really happened 28:15.240 --> 28:17.462 in their history books . There's only a 28:17.462 --> 28:19.690 half a page on Pearl Harbor that should 28:19.690 --> 28:22.120 have at least a chapter , if not more 28:22.130 --> 28:25.180 because that's a very important part of 28:25.190 --> 28:28.770 history and for our Children to teach 28:28.780 --> 28:32.160 their Children . And remember , thank 28:32.160 --> 28:35.240 you to the organizers of this 28:35.250 --> 28:37.690 gathering for dedicating s 28:37.690 --> 28:40.840 commemoration to the greatest 28:40.850 --> 28:44.610 generation that includes those who 28:44.620 --> 28:48.110 served in uniform and those who worked 28:48.120 --> 28:51.780 on the home front . The heroes . 28:53.560 --> 28:56.510 We're the ones it didn't come home , 28:58.340 --> 29:02.040 the ones that lost their lives . The 20 29:02.040 --> 29:05.830 403 members of the military that lost 29:05.830 --> 29:08.080 their lives that day including 29:08.080 --> 29:11.930 1177 of my shipmates on the 29:11.930 --> 29:15.870 Arizona . Thank you my 29:15.870 --> 29:19.280 wonderful family for being constantly 29:19.980 --> 29:23.850 supportive . One of my proudest and 29:23.850 --> 29:27.070 most commitments . That was last year 29:27.710 --> 29:31.020 when I pin my pilot's badge , 29:31.590 --> 29:35.520 Which I had received in November 1942 29:36.780 --> 29:40.370 on my great nephew , Marine 29:40.380 --> 29:44.340 Captain Ray Hauer . What 29:44.340 --> 29:46.870 an amazing 100 birthday 29:47.840 --> 29:51.150 present it was for me . 29:51.940 --> 29:55.210 Thank you all . I hope to see you all 29:55.220 --> 29:57.840 next year . Getting my ladies in good 29:57.840 --> 30:01.560 shape . Thank you very much . And 30:01.560 --> 30:03.460 remember Pearl Harbor . 30:05.830 --> 30:06.520 Hello , 30:09.950 --> 30:12.500 Thank you lou contour for taking the 30:12.500 --> 30:14.611 time to share his thoughts with us on 30:14.611 --> 30:17.350 this important occasion . For over 15 30:17.350 --> 30:19.461 years , the National Park Service and 30:19.461 --> 30:21.572 the United States Navy have partnered 30:21.572 --> 30:23.350 together to conduct this annual 30:23.350 --> 30:25.517 National Pearl Harbor remembered state 30:25.517 --> 30:27.480 commemoration . Here to share an 30:27.480 --> 30:29.369 official welcome on behalf of the 30:29.369 --> 30:31.091 National Park Service . Is Tom 30:31.091 --> 30:33.036 Leatherman , Superintendent of the 30:33.036 --> 30:35.036 Pearl Harbor National Memorial . Mr 30:35.036 --> 30:37.036 Leatherman has been working for the 30:37.036 --> 30:39.202 Department of the Interior for over 32 30:39.202 --> 30:41.036 years . Starting as a biological 30:41.036 --> 30:43.091 science intern at pinnacles National 30:43.091 --> 30:46.210 Park in 1989 while still in college 30:46.240 --> 30:48.351 most recently before moving to Hawaii 30:48.351 --> 30:50.351 last year , mr Leatherman served as 30:50.351 --> 30:52.407 superintendent at four National Park 30:52.407 --> 30:54.296 Service Historic sites in the san 30:54.296 --> 30:56.430 Francisco East Bay area . Eugene 30:56.430 --> 30:58.640 O'neill National Historic Site john 30:58.640 --> 31:01.000 muir National Historic Site , ports , 31:01.000 --> 31:03.000 Chicago , Naval magazine , National 31:03.000 --> 31:05.110 Memorial and rosie the riveter World 31:05.110 --> 31:07.560 War two Home Front National Historic 31:07.560 --> 31:10.980 Park In October of 2021 . He 31:10.980 --> 31:13.720 arrived on Oahu as a permanent 31:13.720 --> 31:15.664 superintendent of the Pearl Harbor 31:15.664 --> 31:18.860 National Memorial . Please welcome Tom 31:18.870 --> 31:19.870 Leatherman , 31:38.940 --> 31:41.960 Aloha and good morning 31:43.220 --> 31:45.164 among the dignitaries . We welcome 31:45.164 --> 31:47.331 today and please hold your applause to 31:47.331 --> 31:50.590 the end the honorable josh green , the 31:50.590 --> 31:54.030 new governor of Hawaii and his wife , 31:54.790 --> 31:56.846 the new lieutenant governor , Sylvia 31:56.846 --> 32:00.530 luke and her husband . The honorable 32:00.530 --> 32:03.280 Charles SAM's the third Director of the 32:03.280 --> 32:07.040 National Park Service . We're Admiral 32:07.040 --> 32:09.490 Stephen Barnett , Commander of Navy 32:09.490 --> 32:12.960 region Hawaii . Admiral Gregory 32:12.960 --> 32:15.220 Todd . Chief of chaplains 32:17.450 --> 32:19.390 frank lands . Regional Director 32:19.430 --> 32:22.110 Interior regions 89 , 10 and 12 32:23.240 --> 32:25.129 members of the Consular corps and 32:25.129 --> 32:27.670 senior executive service . And I'd also 32:27.670 --> 32:29.726 like to recognize all the other flag 32:29.726 --> 32:31.614 and general officers , additional 32:31.614 --> 32:33.614 elected and appointed officials and 32:33.614 --> 32:36.100 community leaders . My welcome 32:37.420 --> 32:39.531 as the Superintendent at Pearl Harbor 32:39.531 --> 32:41.698 National Memorial . It is my honor and 32:41.698 --> 32:43.700 privilege to co host , co host this 32:43.700 --> 32:45.860 annual commemoration event , Pearl 32:45.860 --> 32:49.070 Harbor Remembrance Day . Even more of 32:49.070 --> 32:51.660 an honor I get to be in the presence of 32:51.660 --> 32:54.760 these amazing heroes to our country , 32:54.770 --> 32:56.826 the World War two veterans and their 32:56.826 --> 32:59.200 families who have joined us today . And 32:59.200 --> 33:01.033 in that group , I'd also like to 33:01.033 --> 33:03.144 recognize the rosie the riveters that 33:03.144 --> 33:05.256 are with us , the roses I worked with 33:05.256 --> 33:07.089 at my last park has mentioned in 33:07.089 --> 33:09.580 Richmond California . You inspire so 33:09.580 --> 33:11.802 many , including myself and I thank you 33:11.802 --> 33:13.913 all that you've done to in service to 33:13.913 --> 33:16.024 our country for this 81st anniversary 33:16.024 --> 33:18.050 of the attack on Oahu here at Pearl 33:18.050 --> 33:20.900 Harbor . I can't help but reflect on 33:20.900 --> 33:22.733 the changes and events that have 33:22.733 --> 33:24.733 happened over this last few years . 33:25.230 --> 33:28.910 Just last year . I'd only been here a 33:28.910 --> 33:30.980 couple of months and we were holding 33:30.980 --> 33:33.480 the ceremony across the water at kilo 33:33.480 --> 33:35.840 pier . Uh , we were still under covid 33:35.840 --> 33:38.007 restrictions . And so there were a lot 33:38.007 --> 33:40.118 fewer people that were able to invite 33:40.118 --> 33:42.740 to join us at the event . I continue to 33:42.740 --> 33:44.930 be deeply grateful for all the warm 33:44.940 --> 33:46.940 welcome and support that everyone's 33:46.940 --> 33:48.829 given me in my time here . And in 33:48.829 --> 33:51.051 particular , I like to call out the U . 33:51.051 --> 33:53.630 S . Navy and pacific historic parks , 33:54.070 --> 33:56.030 pacific historic parks has been 33:56.030 --> 33:58.252 responsible for providing a lot of what 33:58.252 --> 34:00.474 you have see here today . But they also 34:00.474 --> 34:02.760 support our education programs and as 34:02.770 --> 34:04.910 as luke pointed out , our education 34:04.910 --> 34:06.966 programs are extremely important for 34:06.966 --> 34:09.077 the work that we're doing here at the 34:09.077 --> 34:11.299 site . One of our major milestones over 34:11.299 --> 34:13.521 this last year is the completion of the 34:13.521 --> 34:15.632 new short side dock , which allows us 34:15.632 --> 34:18.310 to provide access even more access to 34:18.310 --> 34:21.090 the USS Arizona memorial every 15 34:21.090 --> 34:23.312 minutes now we can take people over for 34:23.312 --> 34:24.479 tours of that site . 34:27.050 --> 34:29.810 The tours would not be possible if it 34:29.810 --> 34:31.866 wasn't for the support of the United 34:31.866 --> 34:33.699 States Navy and specifically the 34:33.699 --> 34:35.640 Arizona detachment who share our 34:35.640 --> 34:38.030 mission for the stewardship of the 34:38.030 --> 34:40.650 memorial . It is clear to me that the 34:40.650 --> 34:42.761 relationship between organizations is 34:42.761 --> 34:44.950 stronger than ever and I look forward 34:44.950 --> 34:47.172 to continuing to build it even stronger 34:47.172 --> 34:49.590 in the years to come . As each year 34:49.590 --> 34:51.757 passes , we say goodbye to more of our 34:51.757 --> 34:54.890 friends who served on December 7 , 1941 34:54.890 --> 34:58.560 and this year we see this reflected and 34:58.570 --> 35:00.570 the number of veterans that we have 35:00.570 --> 35:03.370 here joining us . We're fortunate to 35:03.370 --> 35:05.450 have those that are here and we're 35:05.450 --> 35:07.672 fortunate to be able to share this live 35:07.672 --> 35:09.672 stream to those who are not able to 35:09.672 --> 35:10.672 come in person , 35:13.260 --> 35:15.204 although we continue to have fewer 35:15.204 --> 35:17.630 veterans join us are resolved to ensure 35:17.630 --> 35:19.686 their stories are not forgotten will 35:19.686 --> 35:22.930 only get stronger together . We can 35:22.930 --> 35:25.097 continue to honor those who served and 35:25.097 --> 35:26.986 sacrificed by sharing the diverse 35:26.986 --> 35:29.080 stories and history related to the 35:29.080 --> 35:32.420 events from before , during 35:33.280 --> 35:36.140 And after December seven and the U . S . 35:36.140 --> 35:39.020 Involvement in World War Two . The 35:39.020 --> 35:41.940 everlasting legacy of Pearl Harbor will 35:41.940 --> 35:43.940 be the share will be shared at this 35:43.940 --> 35:47.470 site for all time as we must never 35:47.470 --> 35:49.830 forget those who came before us so that 35:49.830 --> 35:51.941 we can chart a more just and peaceful 35:51.941 --> 35:55.700 path for those who follow is my honor 35:55.730 --> 35:58.050 to serve here at Pearl Harbor National 35:58.050 --> 36:01.560 Memorial and I will do everything I can 36:01.560 --> 36:03.616 to ensure that we honor and preserve 36:03.616 --> 36:05.671 this everlasting legacy and the time 36:05.671 --> 36:09.560 that I'm here it is now my pleasure 36:09.560 --> 36:11.393 to introduce Rear Admiral steven 36:11.393 --> 36:13.970 Barnett . Admiral Barnett is a native 36:13.970 --> 36:16.590 of Columbia Tennessee . He's an alumnus 36:16.590 --> 36:18.757 of Tennessee State University where he 36:18.757 --> 36:20.757 received his bachelor of Science in 36:20.757 --> 36:22.868 mechanical Engineering and Troy State 36:22.868 --> 36:25.034 University where he earned his Masters 36:25.034 --> 36:27.300 of business administration . He earned 36:27.300 --> 36:29.450 his commission at Aviation Officer 36:29.450 --> 36:32.320 Candidate School . In 1991 Barnett , 36:32.320 --> 36:34.264 sea duty assignments have included 36:34.264 --> 36:37.450 Patrol Squadron VP 46 USs john C 36:37.450 --> 36:40.540 Stennis and V . P five as a flag 36:40.540 --> 36:42.762 officer , Barnett served as Commander , 36:42.762 --> 36:44.984 Navy Region , Northwest and Commander , 36:44.984 --> 36:47.310 Navy Region Southwest . He assumed 36:47.310 --> 36:49.254 command as Commander , Navy region 36:49.254 --> 36:52.700 Hawaii . On june 17th 1920 2022 36:53.470 --> 36:55.414 please join me in welcoming animal 36:55.414 --> 36:56.414 Barnett 37:15.250 --> 37:18.810 Aloha all for a warm 37:18.810 --> 37:21.960 welcome to all the World War Two 37:21.960 --> 37:24.610 veterans and all other military 37:24.610 --> 37:27.980 veterans active duty and 37:27.980 --> 37:31.300 retired as well as your families as you 37:31.300 --> 37:33.760 join us here for this very special 37:33.760 --> 37:36.970 occasion . I also want to offer my 37:36.970 --> 37:40.350 sincerest regrets and heart Phil aloha 37:41.110 --> 37:43.166 to the poor harvest of virus and the 37:43.166 --> 37:45.332 veterans of World War Two who couldn't 37:45.332 --> 37:48.770 be with us right now . Those 37:48.770 --> 37:51.300 members , those members of the warrior 37:51.300 --> 37:54.620 community who we also call the greatest 37:54.630 --> 37:58.370 generation . We know you're not 37:58.370 --> 38:01.260 physically here but be assured 38:02.340 --> 38:05.280 you're with us in our hearts , you're 38:05.280 --> 38:07.940 with us in our thoughts and in our 38:07.940 --> 38:10.580 gratitude , your lives , 38:12.270 --> 38:14.920 your example of honor , your examples 38:14.920 --> 38:17.940 of courage . Your examples of 38:17.940 --> 38:21.470 commitment will never be forgotten 38:22.460 --> 38:25.590 and will never cease to inspire my 38:25.590 --> 38:28.120 thanks to tom Letterman for , for the 38:28.120 --> 38:31.170 leadership that you provide to the 38:31.170 --> 38:33.059 National Park Service and for our 38:33.059 --> 38:34.800 continued partnership for this 38:34.800 --> 38:37.430 important annual event and for allowing 38:37.430 --> 38:39.541 us to conduct the event right here on 38:39.541 --> 38:42.550 this site . Director Sam's , it's good 38:42.550 --> 38:45.200 to meet you sir . Thank you for your 38:45.200 --> 38:48.100 service as a navy vet and thank you for 38:48.100 --> 38:50.156 your continued service and important 38:50.156 --> 38:53.260 work of the National Park Service carol 38:53.260 --> 38:55.482 Todd would like to welcome you and your 38:55.482 --> 38:57.538 lovely bride back to Hawaii to visit 38:57.538 --> 38:59.760 with us . Thank you for taking the time 38:59.760 --> 38:59.630 to participate in this ceremony . 39:01.350 --> 39:03.640 Ladies and gentlemen , how very 39:03.640 --> 39:06.530 appropriate it is that this ceremony is 39:06.530 --> 39:08.350 conducted right here in the 39:08.350 --> 39:10.760 contemplation circle of the beautiful 39:10.760 --> 39:12.704 grounds of the Pro harbor national 39:12.704 --> 39:16.260 memorial . From this vantage point , 39:17.580 --> 39:19.802 you can see much of the historic harbor 39:19.802 --> 39:22.990 right behind me . We can try to imagine 39:22.990 --> 39:25.046 what it must have been like 81 years 39:25.046 --> 39:28.200 ago to stand on the shore of Pearl 39:28.200 --> 39:30.410 Harbor as destruction rained down on 39:30.410 --> 39:32.521 the ships of the mighty pacific fleet 39:34.440 --> 39:36.440 or what it must have been to be a 39:36.440 --> 39:38.760 civilian working a few miles behind me 39:38.760 --> 39:41.700 at the shipyard and for that fact all 39:41.700 --> 39:45.290 over the island make no mistake about 39:45.290 --> 39:47.346 it . They too felt the weight of the 39:47.346 --> 39:50.710 attack and did their part to defend 39:50.890 --> 39:54.800 their island and their homes . I often 39:54.800 --> 39:56.578 wonder what it was like for the 39:56.578 --> 39:58.800 soldiers , the airmen , the marines and 39:58.800 --> 40:01.440 the sailors who fought desperately to 40:01.440 --> 40:03.218 defend the island to defend the 40:03.218 --> 40:05.550 aircraft . The airfields at Hickam at 40:05.550 --> 40:08.590 wheeler Ever Canio Ford Island . 40:10.820 --> 40:14.820 Just a few 100 ft where I stand is the 40:14.820 --> 40:17.300 remembrance circle there you'll find 40:17.300 --> 40:19.750 the names of every soul lost in that 40:19.750 --> 40:22.360 attack , both military and civilian . 40:23.160 --> 40:26.770 So as we remember , their 40:26.770 --> 40:29.750 sacrifice were brought to this circle 40:29.760 --> 40:33.020 right here to contemplate what it means . 40:33.130 --> 40:36.740 81 years later , Pearl 40:36.740 --> 40:38.684 Harbor holds a unique place in the 40:38.684 --> 40:40.920 american landscape as the location of 40:40.920 --> 40:44.170 the bookends of World War Two . Two 40:44.170 --> 40:47.360 iconic symbols right behind me . The 40:47.360 --> 40:49.830 Uss Arizona Memorial and the USs 40:49.830 --> 40:52.390 Missouri provide a powerful , a 40:52.390 --> 40:55.040 powerful visual reminder of the lessons 40:55.040 --> 40:57.540 learned from the veterans who served 40:57.540 --> 40:59.710 throughout the duration of the war . 41:00.750 --> 41:04.030 They serve with valor . Beginning on 41:04.030 --> 41:08.000 the attack day December 7 , 1941 Until 41:08.000 --> 41:10.280 victory was achieved and peace was 41:10.280 --> 41:13.510 announced on board the USS Missouri in 41:13.510 --> 41:16.320 1945 in Tokyo Bay . 41:17.890 --> 41:20.770 We honor we honor the courageous men 41:20.780 --> 41:23.420 and women , military and civilian , 41:23.430 --> 41:26.360 both alike who work tirelessly to 41:26.360 --> 41:28.320 defend our freedoms and secure the 41:28.320 --> 41:30.720 liberty that we enjoy this very day . 41:33.510 --> 41:35.330 They secured the victory and 41:35.330 --> 41:37.700 established the peace by serving in the 41:37.700 --> 41:39.910 military and serving on the civilian 41:39.910 --> 41:42.310 workforce . They were in the 41:42.310 --> 41:45.130 battlefields of far away lands also on 41:45.130 --> 41:48.540 the home front from the farms of rural 41:48.540 --> 41:50.770 America to the factories , the 41:50.770 --> 41:52.770 shipyards and supply depots of this 41:52.770 --> 41:56.410 great industrialized nation . Back in 41:56.410 --> 41:58.920 1943 , Pearl Harbor was an 41:58.920 --> 42:02.040 operationalized based . So here right 42:02.040 --> 42:04.310 here in the middle of the pacific , our 42:04.310 --> 42:06.588 navy focused on the needs of the fleet . 42:07.580 --> 42:10.890 Poor harbor ensured our ships and our 42:10.890 --> 42:14.100 planes have the repairs , the fuel and 42:14.100 --> 42:17.480 other supplies needed to succeed And we 42:17.480 --> 42:19.700 continue that very legacy right now 42:19.700 --> 42:23.480 here , 81 years later and when that war 42:23.480 --> 42:27.400 concluded another great legacy was born 42:28.060 --> 42:30.770 today , America's relationship with the 42:30.770 --> 42:33.410 people of Japan is a model of good 42:33.410 --> 42:37.210 relationships everywhere Britain France 42:37.220 --> 42:40.770 Germany once mortal enemies in some 42:40.770 --> 42:43.410 cases over centuries are now strong 42:43.410 --> 42:46.180 democracies , friends and allies in 42:46.180 --> 42:49.210 europe . Our navy trains and operates 42:49.210 --> 42:51.321 with the Japan self defense force and 42:51.321 --> 42:53.321 other navies throughout the world , 42:53.321 --> 42:55.720 including right here in Hawaii , as you 42:55.720 --> 42:57.776 know , during the rim of the pacific 42:57.776 --> 43:00.260 exercise the world with just a few 43:00.260 --> 43:02.480 outliers . Just a few outliers , value 43:02.480 --> 43:05.730 security , value , prosperity and value 43:05.730 --> 43:08.430 stability , histories , show 43:09.030 --> 43:11.270 democracies work together to foster 43:11.270 --> 43:15.000 peace and cooperation to the 43:15.000 --> 43:18.210 veterans watching around the country 43:18.400 --> 43:21.120 and around the world . We are inspired 43:21.120 --> 43:24.880 by your courage . We're 43:24.880 --> 43:26.991 inspired by your courage under fire . 43:27.820 --> 43:29.931 We vow to honor each and every one of 43:29.931 --> 43:32.750 you and remember your legacy well past 43:32.750 --> 43:35.860 this ceremony , We will honor you with 43:35.860 --> 43:39.170 our lives and with our service as the 43:39.170 --> 43:41.337 defenders of the values of liberty and 43:41.337 --> 43:44.220 peace that you fought to preserve 81 43:44.220 --> 43:47.870 years ago . Your legacy , your 43:47.870 --> 43:50.600 legacy will never be forgotten and we 43:50.600 --> 43:52.440 salute you . Mahalo . 43:58.760 --> 43:59.760 I hope so . 44:03.070 --> 44:06.620 Thank you Admiral . Now I would like to 44:06.620 --> 44:09.270 introduce our keynote speaker Charles 44:09.280 --> 44:11.336 Samms . The director of the National 44:11.336 --> 44:14.680 Park Service , Charles F chuck Sams . 44:14.680 --> 44:17.630 The third was ceremonially sworn in as 44:17.630 --> 44:19.797 the 19th director of the National Park 44:19.797 --> 44:22.760 Service . In december 16th 2021 by 44:22.760 --> 44:25.400 Interior Secretary Deb Haaland 44:26.170 --> 44:29.530 Sam's is k use and Wallawalla and is an 44:29.530 --> 44:31.530 enrolled member of the confederates 44:31.530 --> 44:33.900 tribes of the Umatilla indian 44:33.900 --> 44:36.530 reservation in northeast Oregon where 44:36.530 --> 44:40.160 he grew up For 30 years . Sam's has 44:40.160 --> 44:42.271 worked in tribal and state government 44:42.271 --> 44:44.510 and in the nonprofit natural resource 44:44.510 --> 44:47.060 and conservation management field with 44:47.060 --> 44:49.116 an emphasis on the responsibility of 44:49.116 --> 44:50.700 strong stewardship for land 44:50.700 --> 44:52.830 preservation for this and future 44:52.830 --> 44:55.690 generations . He most recently served 44:55.690 --> 44:57.468 as Oregon Governor Kate Brown's 44:57.468 --> 44:59.412 Appointee to the Pacific Northwest 44:59.412 --> 45:01.700 Power and Conservation Council where he 45:01.700 --> 45:03.780 held a position as a council member 45:03.780 --> 45:07.380 from March to December of 2021 . SaM's 45:07.380 --> 45:09.547 is a veteran of the U . S . Navy where 45:09.547 --> 45:11.880 he served as an intelligence specialist . 45:11.880 --> 45:13.769 He holds a bachelor of Science in 45:13.769 --> 45:15.936 business administration from Concordia 45:15.936 --> 45:18.060 University and a master of Legal 45:18.060 --> 45:20.850 studies in indigenous peoples law from 45:20.850 --> 45:22.906 the University of Oklahoma School of 45:22.906 --> 45:25.830 Law . Ladies and gentlemen join me in a 45:25.830 --> 45:27.886 warm welcome for the director of the 45:27.886 --> 45:30.750 National Park Service . Mr Charles Sams . 45:42.670 --> 45:45.480 Good morning aloha , ladies and 45:45.480 --> 45:47.660 gentlemen , it's a great honor to be 45:47.660 --> 45:50.300 here with you all today . The biden 45:50.300 --> 45:52.450 Harris administration has so much 45:52.450 --> 45:54.561 gratitude for the veterans joining us 45:54.561 --> 45:56.672 today . You're part of an everlasting 45:56.672 --> 45:59.630 legacy of this sacred place , an 45:59.630 --> 46:02.300 embodiment of the pride we have in our 46:02.300 --> 46:04.940 great nation . I served in the United 46:04.940 --> 46:06.800 States Navy myself . So it is 46:06.800 --> 46:09.270 especially meaningful to me to honor my 46:09.270 --> 46:11.900 fellow sailors on this most solemn day . 46:12.830 --> 46:15.910 This year's theme is everlasting legacy . 46:15.920 --> 46:18.150 And here at Pearl Harbor National 46:18.150 --> 46:21.250 Memorial we hold the stories , people 46:21.260 --> 46:24.500 and memories close to our hearts . The 46:24.500 --> 46:27.350 first person accounts from those who 46:27.350 --> 46:30.160 were here on that morning 81 years ago 46:30.170 --> 46:32.980 at a power and meaning to this site in 46:32.980 --> 46:35.500 a way that no one else can 46:36.600 --> 46:39.450 today and always remember all who 46:39.450 --> 46:41.890 served , especially those who gave the 46:41.890 --> 46:44.450 ultimate sacrifice . We honor them by 46:44.450 --> 46:46.240 preserving their legacy as an 46:46.250 --> 46:49.610 inspiration for future generations . My 46:49.610 --> 46:52.050 late grandfather Charles F . SaM senior 46:52.070 --> 46:54.700 answered the call to duty and served in 46:54.700 --> 46:56.756 the pacific theater during World War 46:56.756 --> 46:59.170 Two . He was a gunner's mate on the USs 46:59.170 --> 47:01.570 Converse and served under the command 47:01.590 --> 47:03.701 of former Chief of Naval Operations . 47:03.701 --> 47:06.330 Arleigh Burke , six of my grandfather's 47:06.330 --> 47:08.660 brothers , my great uncles all served 47:08.660 --> 47:10.560 during World War two . From North 47:10.560 --> 47:12.671 Africa to the italian campaign to the 47:12.671 --> 47:15.190 eventual liberation of europe . Our 47:15.190 --> 47:17.330 family stories of service led me to 47:17.330 --> 47:19.386 serve in the world's greatest Navy . 47:19.840 --> 47:22.480 Their legacy , their stories , their 47:22.480 --> 47:25.260 sacrifice , where true demonstration of 47:25.260 --> 47:27.371 what a nation can do when it's called 47:27.371 --> 47:30.370 to war . A crucial part of the National 47:30.370 --> 47:32.710 Park Service mission is to share our 47:32.710 --> 47:34.654 collective history , including the 47:34.654 --> 47:37.130 difficult and sometimes untold stories 47:37.140 --> 47:40.680 for all people for all times . By 47:40.680 --> 47:43.190 joining us today , paying your respects , 47:43.230 --> 47:45.397 learning about the history and sharing 47:45.397 --> 47:47.452 it with others . You are now part of 47:47.452 --> 47:50.010 this everlasting legacy . I challenge 47:50.010 --> 47:52.066 you to carry the Pearl Harbor legacy 47:52.066 --> 47:54.232 forward , sharing the stories of valor 47:54.232 --> 47:56.232 and sacrifice with your friends and 47:56.232 --> 47:58.066 family and instilling a sense of 47:58.066 --> 48:00.010 respect and inspiration and future 48:00.010 --> 48:02.177 generations as we heard that call this 48:02.177 --> 48:04.010 morning . That's how we keep the 48:04.010 --> 48:05.954 everlasting legacy of Pearl Harbor 48:05.954 --> 48:08.177 alive and continue to honor those whose 48:08.177 --> 48:10.177 lives were lost so many years ago . 48:10.380 --> 48:12.491 Thank you for coming this morning and 48:12.491 --> 48:14.820 sharing this moment with all of us and 48:14.820 --> 48:17.042 again , thank you to all those who have 48:17.042 --> 48:19.098 served and are now serving our great 48:19.098 --> 48:21.264 nation . We are forever in your debt . 48:21.264 --> 48:22.264 Thank you . 48:30.380 --> 48:31.940 Thank you Director Sams . 48:35.130 --> 48:38.050 This morning we will place wreaths to 48:38.050 --> 48:41.410 honor the territory of Hawaii Army 48:41.420 --> 48:45.370 Marine Corps , Navy Air Force 48:45.570 --> 48:48.570 Space Force and Coast Guard . 48:49.420 --> 48:51.309 The research will be presented by 48:51.309 --> 48:53.980 active duty and Guard service members 48:54.020 --> 48:55.853 as well as National Park Service 48:55.853 --> 48:58.060 rangers . The reason you're about to 48:58.060 --> 49:00.227 see presented are an expression of our 49:00.227 --> 49:02.640 gratitude and a symbol of our unending 49:02.640 --> 49:04.920 appreciation of service and sacrifice . 49:04.930 --> 49:07.590 Today we honor heroes , military and 49:07.590 --> 49:09.430 civilian who lost their lives On 49:09.430 --> 49:13.170 december 7th 1941 . This formation 49:13.180 --> 49:15.236 moving from the remembrance circle , 49:15.236 --> 49:17.402 which preserves the names and memories 49:17.402 --> 49:19.624 of each american who lost their lives . 49:19.624 --> 49:21.624 On december 7th 1941 represents our 49:21.624 --> 49:23.791 past and present . It honors those who 49:23.791 --> 49:25.958 fought in the name of freedom 81 years 49:25.958 --> 49:27.958 ago and recognizes the veterans and 49:27.958 --> 49:29.736 current active duty members who 49:29.736 --> 49:31.680 continue to serve our country with 49:31.680 --> 49:34.800 honor courage and commitment . The 49:34.800 --> 49:36.356 reefs will be placed in the 49:36.356 --> 49:38.411 contemplation circle as an indelible 49:38.411 --> 49:40.633 reminder of the legacy of these service 49:40.633 --> 49:42.856 members and civilians and the hope that 49:42.856 --> 49:44.967 every future generation never forgets 49:44.967 --> 49:47.078 the many sacrifices that make freedom 49:47.078 --> 49:49.220 possible . The bell from the USs . 49:49.220 --> 49:52.040 Arizona will sound in honor of the 49:52.040 --> 49:54.600 sacrifice of each service . 49:56.170 --> 49:58.540 The territory of Hawaii . 50:03.970 --> 50:06.310 On that fateful morning , we remember 50:06.310 --> 50:09.390 the 49 civilians who lost their lives 50:09.390 --> 50:12.330 as a result of the attack as a base for 50:12.330 --> 50:14.330 all the military services that then 50:14.330 --> 50:16.552 territory of Hawaii and citizens played 50:16.552 --> 50:18.386 a major role in one of history's 50:18.386 --> 50:20.830 greatest salvage and repair efforts 50:20.840 --> 50:22.990 quickly restoring most of the damage 50:22.990 --> 50:25.101 ships . In expediting their return to 50:25.101 --> 50:27.600 the fleet . Hawaii's citizens opened 50:27.600 --> 50:29.267 their homes and businesses to 50:29.267 --> 50:31.489 servicemen stationed in the islands and 50:31.489 --> 50:33.433 those returning from war patrols . 50:33.433 --> 50:35.590 Today , the state of Hawaii remains a 50:35.590 --> 50:37.646 strategic and welcoming homeport for 50:37.646 --> 50:40.070 our military . Continuing to offer 50:40.080 --> 50:43.530 Aloha to all Representative territory 50:43.530 --> 50:47.340 of Hawaii is First Sergeant Brandon 50:48.250 --> 50:51.410 of the Hawaii National Guard and ranger 50:51.420 --> 50:53.920 Shea summons from the National Park 50:53.920 --> 50:57.400 Service , United States Army . 51:02.380 --> 51:04.602 Well , many history books tend to focus 51:04.602 --> 51:06.769 on the Pearl Harbor attack . The brave 51:06.769 --> 51:08.658 members of the United States Army 51:08.658 --> 51:10.991 fought diligently to defend their posts . 51:10.991 --> 51:13.320 On december 7th 1941 from scofield 51:13.320 --> 51:15.740 barracks to Bellows Airfield . The U . 51:15.740 --> 51:17.629 S Army stands ready to defend our 51:17.629 --> 51:20.140 nation to maintain a steadfast presence 51:20.150 --> 51:22.660 on Oahu . Representing the United 51:22.660 --> 51:25.910 States Army is First Sergeant Ronald 51:25.920 --> 51:29.500 Stickney and ranger Hamas a 51:29.500 --> 51:32.420 kema the third from the National Park 51:32.430 --> 51:33.230 Service . 51:39.230 --> 51:41.380 The United States Marine Corps . 51:45.050 --> 51:47.320 Many may not realize until visiting the 51:47.320 --> 51:49.980 USS Arizona Memorial that the United 51:49.980 --> 51:52.091 States Marine Detachment made up part 51:52.091 --> 51:54.920 of each battleships . Crew a total of 51:54.920 --> 51:57.830 109 Marines lost their lives that day . 51:57.840 --> 52:01.340 105 perished aboard ships in Pearl 52:01.340 --> 52:04.210 Harbor and four were killed in action 52:04.220 --> 52:07.570 at the mooring mast field , 52:07.580 --> 52:09.691 representing the United States Marine 52:09.691 --> 52:11.858 Corps as First Lieutenant Tyler Ashton 52:12.520 --> 52:15.540 and ranger Nate Larkin from the 52:15.540 --> 52:17.350 National Park Service . 52:19.330 --> 52:20.650 United States Navy 52:24.420 --> 52:27.770 1999 sailors lost their 52:27.770 --> 52:29.990 lives in the December seven attack on 52:29.990 --> 52:32.460 Pearl Harbor and Navy Air Station 52:32.470 --> 52:35.070 Kaneohe Bay . Many sailors met their 52:35.070 --> 52:36.959 final resting place in the waters 52:36.959 --> 52:38.903 directly behind me while defending 52:38.903 --> 52:41.126 their ships and helping their shipmates 52:41.126 --> 52:43.510 escaped the burning waters . Many more 52:43.510 --> 52:45.732 assisted in rescue and recovery efforts 52:45.732 --> 52:47.843 in the days and weeks that followed , 52:48.490 --> 52:50.823 representing the United States Navy , N . 52:50.823 --> 52:54.430 C . One Ashley to and 52:54.430 --> 52:58.260 ranger Daniel D from the National Park 52:58.260 --> 53:01.930 Service . United States Air 53:01.930 --> 53:02.400 Force . 53:06.070 --> 53:08.370 Though not yet a service in 1941 The 53:08.370 --> 53:10.600 United States Air Force was formally 53:10.600 --> 53:14.050 referred to as the Army Air Forces and 53:14.050 --> 53:16.490 here in Oahu as the Hawaiian Air Force . 53:16.500 --> 53:18.610 On december 7th . Lieutenants ken , 53:18.610 --> 53:21.060 taylor and George welch scrambled to 53:21.060 --> 53:23.340 their aircraft parked at holly Eva 53:23.350 --> 53:25.700 field and took off to brave the skies 53:25.700 --> 53:28.590 against incredible odds representing 53:28.590 --> 53:30.534 the United States Air Force's Tech 53:30.534 --> 53:32.960 Sergeant Matthew Harris and ranger 53:32.970 --> 53:36.250 Jason across asia from the National 53:36.250 --> 53:40.240 Park Service , United States 53:40.250 --> 53:41.120 Space Force , 53:43.850 --> 53:46.017 America's newest military branch . The 53:46.017 --> 53:48.128 United States Space Force carries the 53:48.128 --> 53:50.800 proud legacy of the Armed Army Air 53:50.800 --> 53:53.070 Forces as guardians of America's 53:53.070 --> 53:55.220 interests around the globe . They 53:55.230 --> 53:57.008 represent the latest example of 53:57.008 --> 53:58.674 carrying on the legacy of the 53:58.674 --> 54:01.008 generations of americans we honor today , 54:01.530 --> 54:03.586 representing the United States Space 54:03.586 --> 54:07.300 Force is Tech Sergeant Gerald and 54:07.300 --> 54:10.120 Ranger Billy Crow from the National 54:10.120 --> 54:13.800 Park Service . United 54:13.800 --> 54:15.460 States Coast Guard 54:18.330 --> 54:20.552 at the time of the attack . The U . S . 54:20.552 --> 54:22.719 Coast Guard vessels in Hawaii were all 54:22.719 --> 54:24.886 stationed in Honolulu At 6:45 a.m. The 54:24.886 --> 54:27.180 patrol craft Tiger intercepted a 54:27.180 --> 54:29.380 dispatch from Uss war that claimed 54:29.390 --> 54:32.070 destruction of a submarine . Later 54:32.080 --> 54:34.390 Tiger itself came under enemy fire as 54:34.390 --> 54:36.570 it participated in the defense of Oahu 54:37.120 --> 54:39.176 representing the United States Coast 54:39.176 --> 54:43.030 Guard is D . C . To noah , you and 54:43.030 --> 54:46.250 ranger joe Borgia for the National Park 54:46.250 --> 54:50.210 service . At this time , the wreath 54:50.210 --> 54:51.988 presenters representing today's 54:51.988 --> 54:54.270 generation of veterans will salute the 54:54.270 --> 54:56.820 greatest generation for their service 54:56.830 --> 54:58.760 and their legacy 55:01.080 --> 55:01.760 precinct . 55:02.610 --> 55:05.250 Hold up 55:09.350 --> 55:10.560 one step forward , 55:12.140 --> 55:14.190 right , 55:17.330 --> 55:32.230 what 55:40.970 --> 55:43.710 Would all Pearl Harbor survivors and 55:43.710 --> 55:45.654 all of our World War II veterans ? 55:45.654 --> 55:47.877 Please remain seated so that we and all 55:47.877 --> 55:49.932 who are present here today can honor 55:49.932 --> 55:52.440 you . We acknowledge that on December 7 , 55:52.440 --> 55:54.496 1941 and the years that followed you 55:54.496 --> 55:56.662 executed your duties at your posts and 55:56.662 --> 55:58.607 weathered the storm of war . It is 55:58.607 --> 56:00.829 because of you and all those who served 56:00.829 --> 56:03.850 81 years ago that we enjoy freedom and 56:03.850 --> 56:06.280 liberty in this great country today . 56:06.860 --> 56:09.210 Will everyone please stand and join me 56:09.210 --> 56:11.370 in expressing our appreciation . A 56:11.370 --> 56:14.390 grateful nation applauds you today . 56:43.020 --> 56:44.790 Please remain standing for the 56:44.790 --> 56:46.734 benediction and Marine Corps rifle 56:46.734 --> 56:48.846 salute at the conclusion of the rifle 56:48.846 --> 56:50.734 salute . A bugler from the United 56:50.734 --> 56:52.960 States pacific fleet will blow taps 56:52.960 --> 56:55.290 from the contemplation circle . A 56:55.290 --> 56:57.401 second bugler will echo the call from 56:57.401 --> 56:59.650 the remembrance circle symbolizing the 56:59.650 --> 57:01.490 everlasting legacy presented 57:01.490 --> 57:04.210 represented here today . Rear Admiral 57:04.210 --> 57:06.600 Gregory Todd . The chief of chaplains 57:06.610 --> 57:08.332 of the Navy will now offer the 57:08.332 --> 57:10.388 benediction . Rear Admiral Todd is a 57:10.388 --> 57:12.277 native of Seattle Washington . He 57:12.277 --> 57:14.110 earned a master of divinity from 57:14.110 --> 57:16.166 Concordia Seminary ST louis Missouri 57:16.166 --> 57:18.940 and the Doctor of Ministry from Gordon 57:18.950 --> 57:21.800 Conwell Theological Seminary charlotte 57:21.800 --> 57:24.410 north Carolina . He serves as the 28th 57:24.410 --> 57:26.521 Chief of Navy chaplains , leading the 57:26.521 --> 57:30.030 religious ministry for the over 570,000 57:30.040 --> 57:34.040 personnel and the Marine Corps and 57:35.190 --> 57:36.650 Rear Admiral Todd , 57:42.090 --> 57:46.020 Aloha . Let us pray 57:48.660 --> 57:52.260 eternal Father in whose hands rest the 57:52.260 --> 57:55.070 souls of your people living and dead . 57:55.870 --> 57:58.037 We are grateful for your presence with 57:58.037 --> 58:00.090 us here today . As we consider the 58:00.090 --> 58:03.450 sacrifice of shipmates 81 years 58:03.450 --> 58:07.280 ago for those who grieve their 58:07.280 --> 58:09.960 losses from that day we pray for your 58:09.960 --> 58:13.520 comfort to relieve their burden . For 58:13.520 --> 58:15.880 those of us who follow in the tradition 58:15.880 --> 58:19.150 of naval service , grant us 58:19.170 --> 58:22.550 faithful hearts that we may remain true 58:22.550 --> 58:25.070 to our calling to defend our homeland , 58:25.080 --> 58:28.220 to advance the cause of freedom and to 58:28.220 --> 58:31.460 honor our friendships with allies . 58:32.780 --> 58:34.740 Grant is also the courage to be 58:34.740 --> 58:38.560 faithful to those with whom we serve 58:38.570 --> 58:41.930 today . Lord we think of 58:42.000 --> 58:45.910 for our shipmates in need let us bring 58:45.910 --> 58:49.090 a willingness to help for shipmates 58:49.100 --> 58:52.040 facing challenges . Let us bring your 58:52.040 --> 58:55.510 strength of spirit for shipmates 58:55.520 --> 58:58.450 feeling alone . Let us bring the 58:58.450 --> 59:01.120 assurance that we stand together 59:02.460 --> 59:04.516 and finally , O Lord we pray for our 59:04.516 --> 59:07.300 leaders that you may grant them wisdom 59:07.310 --> 59:09.366 for our shipmates who are underway , 59:09.366 --> 59:11.620 standing the watch or in harm's way 59:11.630 --> 59:13.741 that they may rest in your protection 59:14.340 --> 59:16.396 and have a joyful reunion with loved 59:16.396 --> 59:19.980 ones and for ourselves , 59:20.220 --> 59:23.970 all of us here . That by faith in you 59:24.750 --> 59:27.400 and your strength , we may be 59:27.400 --> 59:30.120 spiritually ready to live lives of 59:30.130 --> 59:33.910 honor , courage and 59:33.910 --> 59:37.290 commitment that we may reflect 59:37.830 --> 59:40.970 your love . Amen . 59:45.010 --> 59:46.010 Okay , 59:50.120 --> 59:53.680 thank you . Rear Admiral Todd stand 59:53.680 --> 59:56.030 by for rifle salute . 01:00:11.830 --> 01:00:12.830 Right . 01:00:39.280 --> 01:00:40.000 Hey 01:00:45.570 --> 01:00:46.340 both . 01:00:56.800 --> 01:00:57.250 Hey , 01:01:01.490 --> 01:01:04.140 ready . Hey . 01:01:07.010 --> 01:01:10.320 Mhm . Hey 01:01:12.550 --> 01:01:12.980 yeah , 01:01:17.940 --> 01:01:18.860 freeze it . 01:01:19.880 --> 01:01:24.190 Yeah . 01:02:39.980 --> 01:02:41.520 Four arms 01:02:49.910 --> 01:02:50.910 Yeah . 01:02:53.680 --> 01:02:56.470 Forward March 01:03:16.830 --> 01:03:18.380 side Boys post 01:03:51.650 --> 01:03:53.817 On behalf of the National Park Service 01:03:53.817 --> 01:03:55.928 in the United States Navy , thank you 01:03:55.928 --> 01:03:58.150 for attending today's observance of the 01:03:58.150 --> 01:04:00.428 81st anniversary of the attack on Oahu . 01:04:00.428 --> 01:04:02.610 And continuing to remember and honor 01:04:02.610 --> 01:04:04.832 the sacrifices made by those who served 01:04:04.832 --> 01:04:08.330 here on December 7 , 1941 . To those 01:04:08.330 --> 01:04:10.441 who are watching our ceremony through 01:04:10.441 --> 01:04:12.552 our online broadcast . We also extend 01:04:12.552 --> 01:04:15.270 our sincere aloha thank you to the 01:04:15.270 --> 01:04:17.326 defense media activity providing the 01:04:17.326 --> 01:04:19.740 livestream . The ceremony would not 01:04:19.740 --> 01:04:22.030 have been made possible today without 01:04:22.030 --> 01:04:23.974 the critical assistance of pacific 01:04:23.974 --> 01:04:26.960 Historic Parks . Please remain standing 01:04:26.960 --> 01:04:29.182 for the departure of our official party 01:04:36.580 --> 01:04:39.370 Chief of chaplains departing . 01:04:46.130 --> 01:04:47.170 Mhm . 01:04:56.610 --> 01:05:00.030 Navy region Hawaii departing . 01:05:07.890 --> 01:05:11.510 Okay . 01:05:15.260 --> 01:05:17.590 Director National Park Service 01:05:17.600 --> 01:05:19.240 departing . 01:05:27.020 --> 01:05:28.020 Yeah . 01:05:33.800 --> 01:05:36.210 Mr Tom Leatherman , Superintendent 01:05:36.220 --> 01:05:38.060 Pearl Harbor , National Memorial 01:05:38.060 --> 01:05:40.280 National Park Service , departing 01:05:46.820 --> 01:05:50.490 ladies and gentlemen , 01:05:50.500 --> 01:05:53.130 this concludes our ceremony , please 01:05:53.130 --> 01:05:55.241 take a moment to meet our veterans in 01:05:55.241 --> 01:05:57.019 attendance and offer a personal 01:05:57.019 --> 01:05:58.908 expression of gratitude for their 01:05:58.908 --> 01:06:00.797 service , their sacrifice and for 01:06:00.797 --> 01:06:03.019 giving us the opportunity to honor them 01:06:03.019 --> 01:06:05.241 here today . Please enjoy the patriotic 01:06:05.241 --> 01:06:07.297 music performed by the United States 01:06:07.297 --> 01:06:09.519 Pacific Fleet Band . As you depart . We 01:06:09.519 --> 01:06:11.741 hope you enjoy the rest of your day and 01:06:11.741 --> 01:06:13.741 that you will always remember Pearl 01:06:13.741 --> 01:06:13.910 Harbor . Thank you .