By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Marissa
Valentine, USS Shiloh Public Affairs
HAKODATE, Japan (NNS) -- Ticonderoga-class guided-missile
cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) departed Hakodate, May 20, after a port visit to
commemorate the 160th Anniversary of Commodore Matthew C. Perry's visit in
1854.
On the last day of Shiloh's visit, Commanding Officer, Capt.
Kurush F. Morris participated in two wreath laying ceremonies - one to honor
two fallen Sailors from Commodore Perry's ship, and another at Commodore Perry
Square.
"Today we honored Commodore Perry by not only laying
wreaths to pay our respects, but also to pay tribute to his efforts in building
an alliance between Japan and the U.S., a strong partnership in the region that
continues today," said Morris.
After respects were paid, the ceremony concluded with a
blast from a ceremonial cannon.
As the Shiloh cleared Hakodate Bay, Sailors and Midshipmen
manned the rails to render honors as they passed the Japan Maritime
Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Suzunami (DD 114).
"It is an honor to be here to represent the Navy and
interact with our allies," said Midshipmen 1st Class, Sarah Bernhardt of
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.
Shiloh is on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operation
supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
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