Commodore Darren Hawco, commander of the Canadian Navy's Atlantic Fleet; Dr. Jeff Pierce, chairman of the War of 1812 Bicentennial Committee; Rear Adm. Michael Parks, commander of the Ninth Coast Guard District; and Rear Adm. Gregory Nosal, commander of the Navy's Carrier Strike Group Two gather Sept. 5, 2012 in front of the U.S Brig Niagara on the Detroit River. The four were welcoming visitors to Detroit's commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer John Masson.