Observing a moment of silence to remember the fallen, the prisoners of war, the missing in action and to honor those who have served and are serving in the armed forces

Kevin Galeaz, Commander, Thresher Base, USSVI offers opening remarks

Posting of the colors

Lori Arsenault, daughter of ENC Tilmon J. Arsenault, lost on USS Thresher, addresses the gathering

William Tebo, WWII submarine veteran, places a remembrance wreath in memory of those who served and are serving in the US Navy at the USS Thresher memorial

Mark Ladrie, Coast Guard Auxiliary, 2011-present, lays a remembrance wreath in memory of those who served and are serving in the US Coast Guard

Harold Jamieson, USCG Auxiliary, plays TAPS at the conclusion of the ceremony.

Color Guard from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

James O'Neill, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Thailand, 64-68, USAF lays a remembrance wreath in honor of those who served and are serving in the US Air Force.

Bob McAlpine, USN sub vet, lays a remembrance wreath in memory of those who served and are serving in the US Marine Corps.

Harold Jamieson (l) and Mark Ladrie (r) USCG Auxiliary, with wreaths.

Members of Thresher Base, USCG Auxiliary and Albacore Park posing in front of the Dolphin statue where the wreaths were placed.

Wreaths of Remembrance decorate the USS Albacore (SS 218) monument and the fencing surrounding the Dolphin Statue.

Wreaths Across America - 2015