On Sunday December 7th, 2025 we recognized the 84th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day.
This event was a wake up call and woke up a sleeping giant!
The USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii view from a shuttle boat arriving at the pier at Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
Here in Cincinnati, on Sunday December 7th, 2025, the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution participated in an event in Western Cincinnati honoring and recognizing this fateful day in our history.
Photo by Cincinnati Enquirer
See the article published by the Cincinnati Enquirer for the event:
Cincinnati SAR Color Guard on the march
Along River Road at the Anderson Ferry, many civic groups including Cincinnati SAR gathered for a short water event.
Various civic groups and the public line up to board the ferry
These groups boarded an Anderson Ferry for a brief journey onto the Ohio River.
Photo of the Anderson Ferry from prior year
While on the water, the participants released biodegradable commemorative wreaths onto the Ohio River. These wreaths were to honor those lost at the Pearl Harbor event so many years ago.
Wreaths on the water. Photo by Cincinnati Enquirer.
Commemorative wreaths were dropped into the water to recognize those lost
Photo of the wreaths drifting down stream
A flyer of the days events is attached: Pearl Harbor Flyer
Members of the Cincinnati SAR – Nolan Carson Color Guard who participated were:
- Clay Crandall
- Gary Duffield (Dual member)
- Scott Freeman
- Michael Gunn
- Stephen McClanahan
As a special tribute to those who were lost, there was a release of white doves in special remembrance of the souls taken from us on that fateful day.
Participants on the Ohio River on the Anderson Ferry. Photo by Cincinnati Enquirer
Participants marching onto the Anderson Ferry prior to departure on the Ohio River. Photo by Cincinnati Enquirer.
Lone Bugler on the adjucent bank of the Ohio River playing taps to recognize Pearl Harbor heroes. Photo by Cincinnati Enquirer.
Never forget those who served and continue to honor those who did! Photo by Cincinnati Enquirer.
US Flag flying over Pearl Harbor – Oahu Hawaii
We must never forget!
