~ NOW HEAR THIS ~
Nick Mast Dedication
A Moving Tribute for Two WWII US Destroyers
USS Nicholas (DD-449), named for the valor of the first Marine Corps Commandant, Samuel Nicholas
and the relationship with sister ship, USS O'Bannon (DD-450), named for the courageous Marine from the shores of Tripoli, Presley O'Bannon
Xavier threads the
halyards
halyards
Marines at
Attention
Attention
the History of Valor
Marines
Nicholas and O'bannon
share
as well as their namesake
Sister destroyers
Delivered by John Bailey
Marines
Nicholas and O'bannon
share
as well as their namesake
Sister destroyers
Delivered by John Bailey
Honor Guard
Museum
Volunteers
Vince Savage and
Patricia Connell
Patricia Connell
Once the flag leaves the
flag bearer’s hands, that
individual renders the
hand salute.
flag bearer’s hands, that
individual renders the
hand salute.
Raising Flags
Brass Replica of Nick Bell
Flying High