A grateful nation pauses to remember

A grateful nation pauses to remember


	The officers and crew of the Ready Reserve Force ship Cape Island observe a Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day in Tacoma, Wash. The Cape Island is managed for the U.S. Maritime Administration by Crowley Liner Services and manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers.

The nation honored the service and sacrifice of members of all branches of the U.S. armed forces during the month of May. American merchant mariners were recognized and remembered in these tributes.

Time of Remembrance: A tribute held May 20 in Washington, D.C., honoring the fallen and remembering their sacrifice in defense of freedom.

National Maritime Day: The service and sacrifice of U.S. merchant mariners were honored at ceremonies across the nation May 22.

Moment of Remembrance: U.S. vessels dressed ship and observed a National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day for those who lost their lives in service to the nation.

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