Mid-Missouri to remember Pearl Harbor attack at Sunday event
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
The United States Tiger Foundation is set to host an event on Sunday, honoring the 24,000 people who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. The event is scheduled to start at 11:53 a.m. at the Boone County Courthouse War Memorial--the exact time in Missouri when Pearl Harbor was attacked.
USTF will honor the 19 St. Louis sailors who died during the attack, according to a press release. It will also recognize a 48-star flag believed to have been on the USS St. Louis.
The ship, nicknamed "Lucky Lou," was the only major warship to escape the attack, the release says.
USTF will start the ceremony with Executive Director Susan Haines before Columbia Ward 5 Councilman Don Waterman makes a speech. Southern Boone County Commissioner Justin Aldred is scheduled to speak after Waterman.
Missouri Representatives John Martin (R-Columbia) and Kathy Steinhoff (D-Columbia) are also set to speak. The ceremony will wrap up with the presentation of a five-foot wreath by the speakers and U.S. Navy Petty Officer Carlos Luna, USTF says.
Veterans in attendance will receive a medal for their service, according to the press release.
The foundation will also be collecting blankets and pet beds for veterans at the event.
