My father died in October of 2008 and his wish was to be buried at sea, a fitting end to a committed naval career.
Here's some photos provided of the services on the USS Antietam (CG-54) in the open waters east of the South China Sea:
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Flying the Colors at Half Mast

Executive Officer Commander Eldridge / 7 Member Ceremony on this Date
Here's a video (edited to approximately 15 minutes) of the ceremony, click HERE - to see it.
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Original page created on 06/06/09 by Jim Tinlin