Pearl Harbor attack survivors Ed Block, of the USS Medussa, of LaGrange; James Lyle Hancock, of the Navy Yard Dispensary, of Skokie; Joe Triolo, of the USS Tangier, Waukegan listen to speakers at a remembrance ceremony at Oakton Place retirement home in Des Plaines.

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World War II veteran and resident of Oak Hill Supportive Living Richard Siver, left, has a laugh with presenter Andy Balafas of Vitas Innovative Hospice Care during a Pearl Harbor Day event to honor area veterans Friday in Round Lake Beach.

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Pins were given out to veterans during a Pearl Harbor Day event to honor area veterans at Oak Hill Supportive Living Friday in Round Lake Beach. The pin on the right is called the "Ruptured Duck" and is a World War II honorable discharge pin. Other vets received a flag pin.

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Great Lakes Naval Base Commander, Captain Randall Lynch, addresses the audience during a Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony at Oakton Place retirement home in Des Plaines.

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The U.S. Navy firing battery from Great Lakes Naval Base presents arms during the playing of taps at the Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony at Oakton Place retirement home in Des Plaines.

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Bob Miller, U.S. Air Force Retired E7, and treasurer of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association Illinois Chapter 1 leads the remembrance ceremony at Oakton Place retirement home in Des Plaines.

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A sailor stands at attention after placing a wreath while the Navy Band plays the The Naval Hymn during a Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony at Oakton Place retirement home in Des Plaines.

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A Pearl Harbor cap owned by 92-year-old Joe Triolo of Waukegan- one of the few remaining survivors. Triolo attended an event commemorating the 71st anniversary of the attack in Des Plaines Friday.

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Pearl Harbor attack survivor 92-year-old Joe Triolo of Waukegan, shows off World War II memorabilia on display in his home.

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Joe Triolo of Waukegan is one of the few remaining survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack.

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This replica photo of Pearl Harbor shot by a Japanese pilot hangs on the wall of 92-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor Joe Triolo of Waukegan.

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Pearl Harbor attack survivor Joe Triolo of Waukegan holds medals he earned while serving in World War II and Korea.

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Pearl Harbor survivor Victor Miranda, of San Deigo, Calif. salutes during a moment of silence marking the moment Pearl Harbor was attacked Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Many of the Pearl Harbor Veterans gathered at the World War II Valor In The Pacific National Monument remembering the 71th anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Honolulu.

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The bow of the submarine USS Tucson passes by the USS Arizona Memorial Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Many of the Pearl Harbor Veterans gathered at the World War II Valor In The Pacific National Monument remembering the 71th anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Honolulu.

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Pearl Harbor survivor Tom Berg, of Port Townsen, Wash., a sailor on the USS Tennessee, signs his autograph for an admirer Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Many of the Pearl Harbor Veterans gathered at the World War II Valor In The Pacific National Monument remembering the 71th anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Honolulu.

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Pearl Harbor survivor Daniel Fruchter, of Eastchester, N.Y., salutes members of a color guard from his wheelchair during a visit at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York, before ceremonies commemorating the 71st anniversary of the attack at Pearl Harbor, Friday, Dec. 7, 2012.

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Pearl Harbor survivor Sam Clower, left, of Sacramento, Calif. and Ab Brum, right, , retired United States Army Special Forces, of Kaneohe, Hawaii, share memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Many of the Pearl Harbor Veterans gathered at the World War II Valor In The Pacific National Monument remembering the 71th anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Honolulu.

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The bow of the Arleigh-Burke class destroyer USS Michael Murphy passes by the USS Arizona Memorial Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Many of the Pearl Harbor Veterans gathered at the World War II Valor In The Pacific National Monument remembering the 71th anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Honolulu.

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Gabi Shultz, 10, resident of Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, meets Pearl Harbor survivor Sam Clower, center, of Sacramento, Calif. and Ab Brum, right, retired United States Army Special Forces, of Kaneohe, Hawaii, Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Pearl Harbor.

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Pearl Harbor survivors, from left, Clark Simmons, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Aaron Cahbin, of Bayside, N.Y.; Armando Chick Galella, of Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.; Chaplin William Kalaidjain, and Daniel Fruchter, of Eastchester, N.Y., salute during ceremonies at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. in New York, commemorating the 71st anniversary of the attack at Pearl Harbor, Friday, Dec. 7, 2012.

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The State College American Legion Post 245 honor guard stands at attention during a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day and ceremony at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, in Boalsburg, Pa., Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 is

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Pearl Harbor survivors Max Green, left, and Bill Thornton greet each other prior to the Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony at the Va. War Memorial, in Richmond, Va. on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012.

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im Mullarkey, state commander of the New York Catholic War Veterans of the United States, warms up with his bugle before ceremonies at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. in New York, commemorating the 71st anniversary of the attack at Pearl Harbor, Friday, Dec. 7, 2012.

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Many of the Pearl Harbor survivors share memories before the start of the Commemoration of the 71st Anniversary Pearl Harbor Day Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

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Pearl Harbor survivors, from left, Clark Simmons, of Brooklyn, NY; Aaron Cahbin, of Bayside, NY; Armando Chick Galella, of Sleepy Hollow, NY; Chaplin William Kalaidjain, and Daniel Fruchter, of Eastchester, NY, listen to ceremonies at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. in New York, commemorating the 71st anniversary of the attack at Pearl Harbor, Friday, Dec. 7, 2012.

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Pearl Harbor survivors, from left, Clark Simmons, of Brooklyn, NY; Aaron Cahbin, of Bayside, NY; Armando Chick Galella, of Sleepy Hollow, NY; and Chaplin William Kalaidjain, salute during ceremonies at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. in New York, commemorating the 71st anniversary of the attack at Pearl Harbor, Friday, Dec. 7, 2012.

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