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U.S. SEVENTH FLEET TASK UNIT
77.4.3
(TAFFY III)
MEMORIAL MONUMENT
Task Unit 77.4.3 Memorial Monument
Program
Wednesday, 23 October 1996
750 Harbor Boulevard, San Diego, California
| Welcome by Master of Ceremonies |
RADM Bruce R. Boland, USN (Ret) |
| Posting of Colors |
U.S. Navy Color Guard |
| National Anthems: |
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| "Bayang magiliw ("Beloved Country) |
Philippine National Anthem
U.S. Navy Band |
| "The Star Spangled Banner" |
United States National Anthem
San Diego Barber Shop Choir |
| Invocation |
CAPT J.R. Madden, Regional Chaplain, CHC, USN |
| Introduction of Special Guests |
RADM Bruce R. Boland |
| Association Remarks |
Jack Yusen, President
Task Unit 77.4.3 Monument Association
Survivor, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) |
| Representing the Republic of the Philippines |
Brigadier General Tagumpay A. Nanadiego, AFP (Ret) |
| Keynote Address |
RADM John Sigler, USN,
Deputy CINCPACFLT and Chief of Staff |
| Unveiling of Admiral Sprague's Bust |
Sprague Family Members |
| Unveiling of Task Unit 77.4.3 Monument |
Representatives of the
Thirteen Ships of Task Unit 77.4.3 |
| "Navy Hymn" |
San Diego Barber Shop Choir
U.S. Navy Band |
| Rifle Salute |
U.S. Navy Firing Team |
| Echo Taps |
U.S. Navy Band |
| Presentation of Deed of Monument by H. Whitney Felt, Secretary to |
Jess E. Van Deventer, Chairman, San Diego Unified Port District |
| "God Bless America" |
San Diego Barber Shop Choir |
| "Anchors Aweigh" |
U.S. Navy Band |
| Benediction |
CAPT J.R. Madden, Regional Chaplain, CHC, USN |
| Retire the Colors |
U.S. Navy Color Guard |
| Prelude and Postlude Music |
U.S. Navy Band |
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Robert Jon Cox
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July 12, 2008
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