In collaboration with local veteran support organizations, West Virginia University will commemorate the 79th anniversary of Pearl Harbor on Monday, Dec. 7, at 9:30 a.m. including a 21-gun salute with three volleys fired at 9:50 a.m. (WVU Photo)
WHAT: Ceremony commemorating the 79th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor
WHO: West Virginia University in collaboration with local veteran support organizations
WHEN: Monday, Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m., including a 21-gun salute with three volleys fired at 9:50 a.m.
WHERE: USS West Virginia mast and bell in front of Oglebay Hall, WVU Downtown Campus
NOTES: This year’s keynote speaker is U.S. Marine Corps veteran and current WVU student, Andrew Chancey.
People attending the event in person are asked to follow WVU’s COVID-19 safety protocols by wearing a mask and practicing physical distancing. Those unable to attend in person should follow @wvumountaineers on Facebook and @WestVirginiaU on Twitter for event updates.
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CONTACT: Jerry Wood
Center for Veteran, Military and Family Programs
jerry.wood@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-8825
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