OLYMPIA, Wash. - Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Sean Twiggs and Ensign Amanda Pistole place a wreath at the site of the Medal of Honor memorial while members of the Washington State Patrol Honor Guard Detail stand in attention during the 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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