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At the ceremony, the Air Force Association also unveiled a plaque
commemorating the 20 years tradition of the “Dropping of the Roses over
the Statue of Liberty”, one rose for each year since Pearl Harbor. The newly-
dedicated large bronze plaque illustrates the history of the “Roses” tradition,
with embossed pictures of the men, women, participating organizations,
and historic events.
Listed on the far right is, among others, the Coast Guard Auxiliary Band for
its musical contributions. In the bottom center etched forever is a photo of
Auxiliarists Lee Dash performing taps as Auxiliary Band members Walter
Whelan, Steve Dejuri, John Doyle and Richard Toscano stand at attention.
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EDITORIAL STAFF
Bret Fendt
Editor
Peter de Puy
Assistant Editor
Roger Bazeley
Assistant Editor
H William Smith
Assistant Editor
Zacary E. Wilson
Assistant Editor
Curtis Pratt
Layout Editor
Review Team
Brian Harte
Mary Patton
CONTRIBUTORS
John Sasso, USCG Aux
(left) Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary Memorial Plaque – with USCGAUX Band Flotilla 7-22
Contributions. (right) Auxiliarist Lou DiLeo sings National Anthem – Auxiliarist Lee Dash
performs Taps.
The American Air Power Museum’s strategic mission is the preservation of
the legacy of all Americans who have sacrificed themselves to defend our
liberties and to educate a new generation regarding the courage, valor and
heroism of our nation’s citizen soldiers by presenting the operational aircraft
and armor in the museum’s collection and its related displays, exhibits and
programs.
RADM. Joseph A. Servidio the past commander of the Eleventh Coast
Guard District has lauded the accomplishments of the diverse. dedicated
enlisted, civilian, and volunteer USCG Auxiliary members of the U.S. Coast
Guard Team. Team Coast Guard men and women work together to support
maritime safety, recreational boating outreach, and maintaining port
security`, as well as insuring environmental quality through prevention,
education and rapid incident response. The USCG Auxiliary plays an ongoing
vital role as a force multiplier in many of these key missions and important
historical events such as “Remembering Pearl Harbor” annually and in 2016
on its 75th Anniversary. Semper Paratus!
Michael Heid
District Eight Eastern
John Sasso
District One Southern
Wes Baden
District One Northern
Joseph Giannattasio
District Five Northern
Mel Borofsky
District Seven
Bill Reisa
District Eight Eastern
NATIONAL STAFF
Richard F. Mihalcik
Director of Public Affairs
Thea Narkiewicz
Deputy Director, Publications
Thomas Ceniglio
Deputy Director, Support
Robert Miller, M.D.
Division Chief, Publications
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Auxiliary Association, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
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