OLYMPIA, Wash. - First Gentleman Mike Gregoire, husband of Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire, lays a rose for Petty Officer 1st Class Douglas Munro at the site of the Medal of Honor memorial during the wreath laying ceremony in observance of the first Douglas Munro Memorial Day, Friday, July 24, 2009.
On July 2, 2009, Governor Gregoire signed into effect the proclamation that July 24, will be observed as Douglas Munro Memorial Day. Douglas Munro, who was from Cle Elum, Wash. is the only Coast Guard recipient of the Medal of Honor for his heroism in giving his life for others during the Battle of Guadalcanal. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class David R. Marin)
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