Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony At LI's American Airpower Museum: Info

FARMINGDALE, NY — Dec. 7, 2024, marks the 83rd Anniversary of the Japanese attack on the U.S. Naval Fleet at Pearl Harbor.

The American Airpower Museum of Farmingdale is set to host a "Dropping of the Roses" event that day. A vintage World War II AT-6D Texan military aircraft is set to take off at 12:30 p.m. from Hangar 3 at the museum and fly to the Statue of Liberty to drop roses at 12:55 p.m., the exact time in New York that Pearl Harbor was attacked. The ceremony will be conducted by the Long Island Air & Space Force Association at the American Airpower Museum.

"The public will witness a solemn ceremony remembering all who served and those who perished at Pearl Harbor, including the honoring of WWII veterans, plus a Color Guard from the Navy Reserves and veterans’ organizations," the museum wrote in a statement. "Guests will watch as our Chaplain conducts the blessing of 83 American Beauty Roses (including one extra white rose for 9-11) to commemorate the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941."

"Taps" will be played, and the roses will be presented to the museum's pilot, who will then depart AAM’s ramp in a vintage military aircraft to drop the Roses over New York’s Statue of Liberty.

The public is encouraged to attend free of charge, but they must arrive between 10:30 a.m. and noon on Dec. 7, the museum stated.

After 12 p.m., admission to AAM is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and veterans, and $10 for children ages 5 to 12. Tickets and/or pre-registration are not required.

The American Airpower Museum is located at Republic Airport, at 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale. People can call 631-293-6398 or visit the museum's website.

"Ceremonies such as this are important to help keep the history of WWII alive," the museum wrote. "...Americans should never forget the contributions and sacrifices of our veterans."