Photo By Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffrey Troutman | 150704-N-ON468-017 PEARL HARBOR (July 4, 2015) Capt. Stan Keeve, commanding officer of...... read more read more
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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam’s (JBPHH) Morale, Welfare and Recreation hosted a Fourth of July celebration event in honor of Independence Day at Ward Field, July 4.
The celebration featured a free concert by popular musical acts O.A.R. and Dishwalla, in addition to a variety of other activities including a fireworks display, an automobile show and a special performance by professional street bike stunt rider Aaron Colton.
Capt. Stan Keeve, commander of JBPHH, met with the members of O.A.R. during the band’s meet-and-greet fan session prior to their performance and thanked the band for their participation at the celebration.
"We appreciate you gentleman taking the time to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day with us,” Keeve told the band members. “I know it means a lot to the men and women who serve and support our country that you came here to perform for us and celebrate the holiday together.”
Aaron Colton performed two separate demonstrations at the event, dazzling spectators with an array of street bike stunts and tricks he learned over his nine-year career.
“It’s great to be here,” said Colton. “I wanted to come out and show my appreciation for the military members who defend our freedom and make what I do possible. It’s an honor that so many people wanted to watch my performances.”
Prior to O.A.R. taking the stage, Musician Second Class Rick Baty, a member of the Pacific Fleet Band, performed evening colors on his bugle to an outpouring of support and applause.
“Being able to perform evening colors for so many people on the Fourth of July is right up there with playing taps on the USS Arizona or the USS Missouri,” said Baty. “To be able to serve my country in this capacity, on this day, is such an honor for me.”
Thousands of service members and their families attended the day’s activities, enjoying a kid’s theme park setup, batting cages and a petting zoo in between the performances.
“This is my family’s first time attending a Fourth of July event on a military base, and it’s been a lot of fun,” said Natalie Humphrey, a military spouse. “My kids have been asking me all week if it was time to celebrate Independence Day, and I’m just thankful the weather was so beautiful and conducive to being outdoors.”
For more news from Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Det. Hawaii, visit www.navy.mil/local/pacenhawaii/.
| Date Taken: | 07.04.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 07.05.2015 05:20 |
| Story ID: | 169088 |
| Location: | PEARL HARBOR, HI, US |
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