Gallery: Pearl Harbor remembered in Huntington with ceremony

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Members of the Marine Corps League salute the American flag during the annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

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Bob Laing assists Leanne Weldin as she tosses a wreath into the Ohio River during the annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

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Medal of Honor recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams speaks during the annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

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Mayor Kim Wolfe speaks during the annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

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Wes Shephard and Doug Deaton hold a wreath as they prepare to drop it in the Ohio River as part of the annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

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Members of the Marine Corps League salute the flag as the annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

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A wreath floats in the Ohio River during the annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

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The Veterans Honor Guard fires a volley salute as the annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

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Veterans Honor Guard member Marie Weatherholt plays "Taps" during the annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

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The annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event is conducted on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

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The annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event is conducted on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event is conducted on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event is conducted on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event is conducted on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event is conducted on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event is conducted on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event is conducted on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event is conducted on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event is conducted on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event is conducted on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event is conducted on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event is conducted on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event is conducted on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event is conducted on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event is conducted on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred 71 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941.