USS Hornet Presents: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

In remembrance of the 73rd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the USS Hornet Museum will hold a special ceremony honoring the memory of those whose lives were lost on Dec. 7, 1941.
The service begins at 11 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 7 onboard the Hornet located at 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3, Alameda.

Mr. Ed Silveira, a Navy veteran and an eyewitness to the attack, will be the special guest speaker. He was 19-years-old and a crew member aboard the USS San Francisco, which came into dry dock the morning before the attack, but had to wait alongside the dock, saving it from a direct hit.
Join Mr. Silveira as he shares his memories and provides a first-person account of seeing battleships destroyed and the chaos that followed the surprise attack on that peaceful Sunday morning 73 years ago.

In addition, the Hornet’s resident chaplain John Berger will offer a special service to remember and honor those whose lives were lost. It will be followed by a wreath tossing ceremony. Flowers will be provided to all who wish to participate. The carrier’s flags will fly at half-mast in remembrance.
The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese Imperial Navy on Dec. 7, 1941 plunged the United States into World War II. The surprise attack severely crippled the US battleship fleet, including the sinking of the USS Arizona, which went down with 1,177 of her crew onboard.

Normal museum hours and admission prices apply. Ample free parking is available across the street from the pier. Admission prices for the general public range from $10-$20 (age 6 and under are free with paying adult); $15 for students with ID, seniors, and military with ID. Parking is free.

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About the USS Hornet Museum:
The USS Hornet Museum, a popular tourist destination for families located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to inspiring people of all ages. Through field trips and live-aboard experiences, the USS Hornet offers educational programs focusing on naval history, science, and space technology. A registered state and national historic landmark, the ship is open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and permanently berthed at 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3 in Alameda, CA. Regular museum admission is $10 for youths age 7-17 (age 6 and under are free with paying adult); $15 for students with ID, seniors, and military with ID; and $20 for adults. Admission is free for Museum members. Ample free parking is available across from the pier. The USS Hornet is also a unique, unforgettable venue available for corporate events; trade shows and expos; private parties and big band dances; and TV and film productions. For more information, including group tours and event planning, visit: www.uss-hornet.org or call (510) 521-8448.