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jase
#1 Posted : 19 April 2017 21:27:34

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moving story I think

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#2 Posted : 19 April 2017 21:39:30

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yes it was a very dignified ceremony.Divers took the ashes down to the wreck and were very careful handling the remains.

They are VERY strict at the Arizona memorial.They do not tolerate anyone goofing around or making a lot of noise.


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#3 Posted : 19 April 2017 23:09:40

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A touching story, may he now rest in peace with his shipmates.....

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Alan
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