Command Sergeant Major Rachel Fails of the Iowa National Guard sits before the U.S. military flags as organizer Christopher Anthony introduces her. Press photos by Kate Hayden
Pearl Harbor survivor Francis Riley receives a standing ovation from the audience as Anthony introduces him.
Survivor Francis Riley, who attended with his granddaughter Sherry Steine Ross, left, was raising the flag on Dec. 7, 1941 on battleship row. He recalls seeing a Japanese pilot wave at him as the planes rushed by, Steine Ross said.
Jessica Hyde sings the National Anthem.
Boy Scout Troop 1078 present a wreath to commemorate the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Riley shows Stein Ross a token presented to him by the 75th Anniversary Tribute organizers.
Derek LaBarge presents taps during the ceremony.
Francis Riley, Seaman 1st Class in 1941, stands with the commemorative wreath presented during the ceremony.
World War II uniforms on display in the lobby of the 500 North Grand Auditorium.
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