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PHOTOS: Pearl Harbor in Wilmington through the years

People gather around as a memorial exhibit to World War II hero and Wilmington native Lt. Gen. George S. Boylan, Jr. is unveiled during Southeastern North Carolina's annual Pearl Harbor commemoration at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center in downtown Wilmington, Wednesday, December 7, 2016. The event marked the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and was organized by the World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition. MATT BORN/STARNEWS
People gather around as a memorial exhibit to World War II hero and Wilmington native Lt. Gen. George S. Boylan, Jr. is unveiled during Southeastern North Carolina's annual Pearl Harbor commemoration at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center in downtown Wilmington, Wednesday, December 7, 2016. The event marked the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and was organized by the World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition. MATT BORN/STARNEWS
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Pearl Harbor survivors Leslie "Bud" Hollenbeck, USN, battleship USS Pennsylvania (L) and Ronald Skinner, USN, cruiser USS Helena (C) with other survivors behind them salute as the American Legion Post 10 Honor Guards offer a 21 gun salute in rememberance of Pearl Harbor Friday afternoon at Battleship Park. Photo By: Jeff Janowski/StarNews Media
Pearl Harbor survivors Leslie "Bud" Hollenbeck, USN, battleship USS Pennsylvania (L) and Ronald Skinner, USN, cruiser USS Helena (C) with other survivors behind them salute as the American Legion Post 10 Honor Guards offer a 21 gun salute in rememberance of Pearl Harbor Friday afternoon at Battleship Park. Photo By: Jeff Janowski/StarNews Media
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Gordon Idom (center), who was serving on the USS West Virginia when Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941, joins fellow veterans (from left) Ron Skinner, Harold Garrish, Homer Henderson and Norman Frederick for the first time during the 68th anniversary commeration of the attack at Battleship Park Monday Dec. 7, 2009. STAFF PHOTO BY Paul Stephen/Wilmington StarNews
Gordon Idom (center), who was serving on the USS West Virginia when Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941, joins fellow veterans (from left) Ron Skinner, Harold Garrish, Homer Henderson and Norman Frederick for the first time during the 68th anniversary commeration of the attack at Battleship Park Monday Dec. 7, 2009. STAFF PHOTO BY Paul Stephen/Wilmington StarNews
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WW II veterans listens as Wilbur D. Jones Jr. speaks during the Wilmington Pearl Harbor commemoration held Thursday Dec. 7, 2017 at the Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center in Wilmington, N.C. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS
WW II veterans listens as Wilbur D. Jones Jr. speaks during the Wilmington Pearl Harbor commemoration held Thursday Dec. 7, 2017 at the Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center in Wilmington, N.C. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS
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Naval veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor Harold Garish is introduced during Southeastern North Carolina's annual Pearl Harbor commemoration at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center in downtown Wilmington, Wednesday, December 7, 2016. The event marked the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and was organized by the World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition. MATT BORN/STARNEWS
Naval veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor Harold Garish is introduced during Southeastern North Carolina's annual Pearl Harbor commemoration at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center in downtown Wilmington, Wednesday, December 7, 2016. The event marked the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and was organized by the World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition. MATT BORN/STARNEWS
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American Legion Post 10 Honor Guard Earl Walker presses out the winkles of the American Flag as the flag is being retired at Battleship Park Friday afternoon during World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition's Pearl Harbor Commemoration, 71st Anniversary. Photo By: Jeff Janowski/StarNews Media
American Legion Post 10 Honor Guard Earl Walker presses out the winkles of the American Flag as the flag is being retired at Battleship Park Friday afternoon during World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition's Pearl Harbor Commemoration, 71st Anniversary. Photo By: Jeff Janowski/StarNews Media
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Pearl Harbor survivor Harry Clough (cq) served in the Marine Corps 4th Defense Battalion during WWII. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
Pearl Harbor survivor Harry Clough (cq) served in the Marine Corps 4th Defense Battalion during WWII. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
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Veterans who served in Pearl Harbor were honored during the 68th anniversary commemoration of the attack at Battleship Park Monday Dec. 7, 2009. STAFF PHOTO BY Paul Stephen/Wilmington StarNews
Veterans who served in Pearl Harbor were honored during the 68th anniversary commemoration of the attack at Battleship Park Monday Dec. 7, 2009. STAFF PHOTO BY Paul Stephen/Wilmington StarNews
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Norman Frederick (cq), a Navy veteran from the cruiser USS Phoenix, listens during the 66th Anniversary Commemoration of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / STAR NEWS
Norman Frederick (cq), a Navy veteran from the cruiser USS Phoenix, listens during the 66th Anniversary Commemoration of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / STAR NEWS
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Wilbur D. Jones Jr. speaks during the Wilmington Pearl Harbor commemoration held Thursday Dec. 7, 2017 at the Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center in Wilmington, N.C. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS
Wilbur D. Jones Jr. speaks during the Wilmington Pearl Harbor commemoration held Thursday Dec. 7, 2017 at the Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center in Wilmington, N.C. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS
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Homer Henderson (cq), a Navy veteran from the battleship USS California, holds a flag as the color guard parades the colors during the 66th Anniversary Commemoration of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / STAR NEWS
Homer Henderson (cq), a Navy veteran from the battleship USS California, holds a flag as the color guard parades the colors during the 66th Anniversary Commemoration of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / STAR NEWS
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(from left) Pearl Harbor survivors Leslie "Bud" Hollenbeck (cq), Albert B. Hawes (cq), Homer Henderson (cq) and Harold Garrish (cq) stand at attention for the Pledge of Allegiance during a ceremony remembering the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor 65 years ago. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
(from left) Pearl Harbor survivors Leslie "Bud" Hollenbeck (cq), Albert B. Hawes (cq), Homer Henderson (cq) and Harold Garrish (cq) stand at attention for the Pledge of Allegiance during a ceremony remembering the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor 65 years ago. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
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The National Anthem is sung during Southeastern North Carolina's annual Pearl Harbor commemoration at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center in downtown Wilmington, Wednesday, December 7, 2016. The event marked the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and was organized by the World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition. MATT BORN/STARNEWS
The National Anthem is sung during Southeastern North Carolina's annual Pearl Harbor commemoration at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center in downtown Wilmington, Wednesday, December 7, 2016. The event marked the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and was organized by the World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition. MATT BORN/STARNEWS
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Rep. Mike McIntyre (cq), Navy veteran Harold Garrish from the cruiser USS St. Loius and Al Hawes (cq) of the Marine Corps salute during the 66th Anniversary Commemoration of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / STAR NEWS
Rep. Mike McIntyre (cq), Navy veteran Harold Garrish from the cruiser USS St. Loius and Al Hawes (cq) of the Marine Corps salute during the 66th Anniversary Commemoration of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / STAR NEWS
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Ronald Skinner (cq), a Navy veteran from the cruiser USS Helena, smiles during the 66th Anniversary Commemoration of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / STAR NEWS
Ronald Skinner (cq), a Navy veteran from the cruiser USS Helena, smiles during the 66th Anniversary Commemoration of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / STAR NEWS
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Elaina Nobles (cq), 7, gives Pearl Harbor survivor Norman Frederick (cq) a flower at Battleship Memorial Park following a ceremony remembering the Japanese attack 65 years ago Thursday Dec. 7, 2006. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
Elaina Nobles (cq), 7, gives Pearl Harbor survivor Norman Frederick (cq) a flower at Battleship Memorial Park following a ceremony remembering the Japanese attack 65 years ago Thursday Dec. 7, 2006. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
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Pearl Harbor survivors Leslie "Bud" Hollenbeck (cq) and Albert B. Hawes (cq) place a wreath on the Pearl Harbor memorial at Battleship Memorial Park during a ceremony remembering the Japanese attack 65 years ago Thursday Dec. 7, 2006. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
Pearl Harbor survivors Leslie "Bud" Hollenbeck (cq) and Albert B. Hawes (cq) place a wreath on the Pearl Harbor memorial at Battleship Memorial Park during a ceremony remembering the Japanese attack 65 years ago Thursday Dec. 7, 2006. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
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Leslie "Bud" Hollenbeck (cq), a Navy veteran from the battleship USS Pennsylvania, applauds during the 66th Anniversary Commemoration of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / STAR NEWS
Leslie "Bud" Hollenbeck (cq), a Navy veteran from the battleship USS Pennsylvania, applauds during the 66th Anniversary Commemoration of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / STAR NEWS
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Pearl Harbor survivor Gordon Idom, left, is handed the American Flag by Malcolm Swain of the American Legion Post 10 honor guard during a ceremony commemorating the 69th anniversary of Pearl Harbor at Battleship Park in Wilmington Tuesday, December 7, 2010. Staff Photo By Matt Born/Wilmington Star-News.
Pearl Harbor survivor Gordon Idom, left, is handed the American Flag by Malcolm Swain of the American Legion Post 10 honor guard during a ceremony commemorating the 69th anniversary of Pearl Harbor at Battleship Park in Wilmington Tuesday, December 7, 2010. Staff Photo By Matt Born/Wilmington Star-News.
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Terrence Spivey, with the Laney AFJROTC stands with the American Flag during a ceremony commemorating the 69th anniversary of Pearl Harbor at Battleship Park in Wilmington Tuesday, December 7, 2010. 1208pearlharbor Staff Photo By Matt Born/Wilmington Star-News.
Terrence Spivey, with the Laney AFJROTC stands with the American Flag during a ceremony commemorating the 69th anniversary of Pearl Harbor at Battleship Park in Wilmington Tuesday, December 7, 2010. 1208pearlharbor Staff Photo By Matt Born/Wilmington Star-News.
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Pearl Harbor survivor Harold Garrish salutes during a ceremony commemorating the 69th anniversary of Pearl Harbor at Battleship Park in Wilmington Tuesday, December 7, 2010. Staff Photo By Matt Born/Wilmington Star-News.
Pearl Harbor survivor Harold Garrish salutes during a ceremony commemorating the 69th anniversary of Pearl Harbor at Battleship Park in Wilmington Tuesday, December 7, 2010. Staff Photo By Matt Born/Wilmington Star-News.
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Pearl Harbor veteran Ron Skinner and Representative Mike McIntyre during the 68th anniversary commemoration of the attack at Battleship Park Monday Dec. 7, 2009. STAFF PHOTO BY Paul Stephen/Wilmington StarNews
Pearl Harbor veteran Ron Skinner and Representative Mike McIntyre during the 68th anniversary commemoration of the attack at Battleship Park Monday Dec. 7, 2009. STAFF PHOTO BY Paul Stephen/Wilmington StarNews
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Pearl Harbor veteran Ron Skinner and Representative Mike McIntyre listen as taps is played during the 68th anniversary commemoration of the attack at Battleship Park Monday Dec. 7, 2009. STAFF PHOTO BY Paul Stephen/Wilmington StarNews
Pearl Harbor veteran Ron Skinner and Representative Mike McIntyre listen as taps is played during the 68th anniversary commemoration of the attack at Battleship Park Monday Dec. 7, 2009. STAFF PHOTO BY Paul Stephen/Wilmington StarNews
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Six area Pearl Harbor survivors were honored during a ceremony commemorating the 69th anniversary of Pearl Harbor at Battleship Park in Wilmington Tuesday, December 7, 2010. Staff Photo By Matt Born/Wilmington Star-News.
Six area Pearl Harbor survivors were honored during a ceremony commemorating the 69th anniversary of Pearl Harbor at Battleship Park in Wilmington Tuesday, December 7, 2010. Staff Photo By Matt Born/Wilmington Star-News.
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Pearl Harbor survivors Leslie "Bud" Hollenbeck, USN, battleship USS Pennsylvania (front) and Ronald Skinner, USN, cruiser USS Helena salute the Pearl Harbor memorial at Battleship Park Friday afternoon during World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition's Pearl Harbor Commemoration, 71st Anniversary. Photo By: Jeff Janowski/StarNews Media
Pearl Harbor survivors Leslie "Bud" Hollenbeck, USN, battleship USS Pennsylvania (front) and Ronald Skinner, USN, cruiser USS Helena salute the Pearl Harbor memorial at Battleship Park Friday afternoon during World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition's Pearl Harbor Commemoration, 71st Anniversary. Photo By: Jeff Janowski/StarNews Media
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The last remaining survivors of Pearl Harbor that live in the Wilmington area stand at the World War II Pear Harbor memorial near the Battleship. Lawrence H. Henderson(CQ), Fred Crane(CQ) and Joe Nesbitt(CQ) came together Thursday morning to honor the aniversary of the attack on Pear Harbor and those that gave their lives during the battle.
The last remaining survivors of Pearl Harbor that live in the Wilmington area stand at the World War II Pear Harbor memorial near the Battleship. Lawrence H. Henderson(CQ), Fred Crane(CQ) and Joe Nesbitt(CQ) came together Thursday morning to honor the aniversary of the attack on Pear Harbor and those that gave their lives during the battle.
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On the 61st anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, local survivors Joe Nesbitt (cq, left to right), Fred Crane (cq), Albert Hawes (cq), Bud Hollenbeck (cq), and Homer Henderson (cq) gather around a wreath Saturday morning for a prayer in memory those who fought and died during the attack. The ceremony was held at the Pearl Harbor Memorial at the U.S.S. North Carolina in Wilmington. (December 7, 2002)
On the 61st anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, local survivors Joe Nesbitt (cq, left to right), Fred Crane (cq), Albert Hawes (cq), Bud Hollenbeck (cq), and Homer Henderson (cq) gather around a wreath Saturday morning for a prayer in memory those who fought and died during the attack. The ceremony was held at the Pearl Harbor Memorial at the U.S.S. North Carolina in Wilmington. (December 7, 2002)
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Wilbur D. Jones Jr. and others gather around the piano to sing WWII songs after the Wilmington Pearl Harbor commemoration held Thursday Dec. 7, 2017 at the Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center in Wilmington, N.C. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS
Wilbur D. Jones Jr. and others gather around the piano to sing WWII songs after the Wilmington Pearl Harbor commemoration held Thursday Dec. 7, 2017 at the Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center in Wilmington, N.C. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS
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Veterans who served in Pearl Harbor were honored during the 68th anniversary commemoration of the attack at Battleship Park Monday Dec. 7, 2009. STAFF PHOTO BY Paul Stephen/Wilmington StarNews
Veterans who served in Pearl Harbor were honored during the 68th anniversary commemoration of the attack at Battleship Park Monday Dec. 7, 2009. STAFF PHOTO BY Paul Stephen/Wilmington StarNews
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American Legion Post 10 Honor Guard led by Commander Gil Dunnagan prepares to post the colors during the Wilmington Pearl Harbor commemoration held Thursday Dec. 7, 2017 at the Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center in Wilmington, N.C. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS
American Legion Post 10 Honor Guard led by Commander Gil Dunnagan prepares to post the colors during the Wilmington Pearl Harbor commemoration held Thursday Dec. 7, 2017 at the Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center in Wilmington, N.C. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS
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Wilbur D. Jones Jr. says the Pledge of Allegiance during the Wilmington Pearl Harbor commemoration held Thursday Dec. 7, 2017 at the Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center in Wilmington, N.C. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS
Wilbur D. Jones Jr. says the Pledge of Allegiance during the Wilmington Pearl Harbor commemoration held Thursday Dec. 7, 2017 at the Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center in Wilmington, N.C. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS
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The Ashley Navy Junior ROTC presents the colors during Southeastern North Carolina's annual Pearl Harbor commemoration at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center in downtown Wilmington, Wednesday, December 7, 2016. The event marked the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and was organized by the World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition. MATT BORN/STARNEWS
The Ashley Navy Junior ROTC presents the colors during Southeastern North Carolina's annual Pearl Harbor commemoration at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center in downtown Wilmington, Wednesday, December 7, 2016. The event marked the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and was organized by the World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition. MATT BORN/STARNEWS
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A.B. Hawes (cq, left) of Hampstead and Lawrence Homer Henderson (cq, right) of Holly Ridge greet attendees at a memorial service marking the sixty-fourth anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, in Wilmington, NC, Wednesday, December 7, 2005. Mr. Hawes was in the Marine Corps and Mr. Henderson in the Navy; both men survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Staff Photo By LOGAN WALLACE/WILMINGTON STAR-NEWS
A.B. Hawes (cq, left) of Hampstead and Lawrence Homer Henderson (cq, right) of Holly Ridge greet attendees at a memorial service marking the sixty-fourth anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, in Wilmington, NC, Wednesday, December 7, 2005. Mr. Hawes was in the Marine Corps and Mr. Henderson in the Navy; both men survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Staff Photo By LOGAN WALLACE/WILMINGTON STAR-NEWS
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Pearl Harbor Survivor William Hendley who served in the Navy on the Battleship USS Oklahoma talks to members of the media after the Wilmington Pearl Harbor commemoration held Thursday Dec. 7, 2017 at the Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center in Wilmington, N.C. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS
Pearl Harbor Survivor William Hendley who served in the Navy on the Battleship USS Oklahoma talks to members of the media after the Wilmington Pearl Harbor commemoration held Thursday Dec. 7, 2017 at the Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center in Wilmington, N.C. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS
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Pearl Harbor Survivor Harold Garrishwoh served in the Navy during the Wilmington Pearl Harbor commemoration held Thursday Dec. 7, 2017 at the Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center in Wilmington, N.C. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS
Pearl Harbor Survivor Harold Garrishwoh served in the Navy during the Wilmington Pearl Harbor commemoration held Thursday Dec. 7, 2017 at the Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center in Wilmington, N.C. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS
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Walter Hewett (CQ) Pearl Harbor Survivor from Wilmington is all smiles as a group of Cape Fear Community College (CQ) students gathers around Mr. Hewett's wheelchair to meet him and thank him for serving in World War II to protect the United States. Mr. Hewett gladly talked to the students after he participated in the 63rd Anniversary of Pearl Harborat Battleship Park. The students were on a field trip and made a short diversion over to speak to the WWII veterans. Staff Photo by MARK COURTNEY / WILMINGTON STAR-NEWS)
Walter Hewett (CQ) Pearl Harbor Survivor from Wilmington is all smiles as a group of Cape Fear Community College (CQ) students gathers around Mr. Hewett's wheelchair to meet him and thank him for serving in World War II to protect the United States. Mr. Hewett gladly talked to the students after he participated in the 63rd Anniversary of Pearl Harborat Battleship Park. The students were on a field trip and made a short diversion over to speak to the WWII veterans. Staff Photo by MARK COURTNEY / WILMINGTON STAR-NEWS)
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The Ashley Navy Junior ROTC presents the colors during Southeastern North Carolina's annual Pearl Harbor commemoration at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center in downtown Wilmington, Wednesday, December 7, 2016. The event marked the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and was organized by the World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition. MATT BORN/STARNEWS
The Ashley Navy Junior ROTC presents the colors during Southeastern North Carolina's annual Pearl Harbor commemoration at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center in downtown Wilmington, Wednesday, December 7, 2016. The event marked the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and was organized by the World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition. MATT BORN/STARNEWS
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Capt. Wilbur D. Jones Jr. USNR (Ret.), and chairman of the World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition speaks during Southeastern North CarolinaÕs annual Pearl Harbor commemoration at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center in downtown Wilmington, Wednesday, December 7, 2016. The event marked the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and was organized by the World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition. MATT BORN/STARNEWS
Capt. Wilbur D. Jones Jr. USNR (Ret.), and chairman of the World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition speaks during Southeastern North CarolinaÕs annual Pearl Harbor commemoration at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center in downtown Wilmington, Wednesday, December 7, 2016. The event marked the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and was organized by the World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition. MATT BORN/STARNEWS
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The Wilmington Pearl Harbor commemoration held Thursday Dec. 7, 2017 at the Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center in Wilmington, N.C. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS
The Wilmington Pearl Harbor commemoration held Thursday Dec. 7, 2017 at the Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center in Wilmington, N.C. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS
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Southeastern North Carolina's annual Pearl Harbor commemoration took place at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center in downtown Wilmington, Wednesday, December 7, 2016. The event marked the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and was organized by the World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition. MATT BORN/STARNEWS
Southeastern North Carolina's annual Pearl Harbor commemoration took place at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center in downtown Wilmington, Wednesday, December 7, 2016. The event marked the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and was organized by the World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition. MATT BORN/STARNEWS
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Leslie "Bud" Hollenbeck (cq) was at Pearl Harbor during the historic attack stationed on the USS Pennsylvania. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
Leslie "Bud" Hollenbeck (cq) was at Pearl Harbor during the historic attack stationed on the USS Pennsylvania. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
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Homer Henderson was aboard the USS California when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. He helped in a bucket brigade to save the ship from being consumed by fire after three torpedo hits and a 1,000-pound bomb. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
Homer Henderson was aboard the USS California when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. He helped in a bucket brigade to save the ship from being consumed by fire after three torpedo hits and a 1,000-pound bomb. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
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