75 years after bombing of Pearl Harbor, victim returned to family for burial

This photo is of Edwin Hopkins taken early in 1941 after he finished basic training. Navy Fireman 3rd Class Edwin Hopkins died during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

After a memorial service for Navy Fireman 3rd Class Edwin Hopkins at the Dillant-Hopkins Airport in Keene, N.H., the casket containing his remains is transported to the hearse.

Pallbearers remove the flag from the casket holding the remains of Navy Fireman 3rd Class Edwin Hopkins at Woodland Cemetery in New Hampshire.

After placing a flower on the casket, Faye Hopkins-Boore of Delaware, niece of Edwin Hopkins, kisses her hand before placing it on the casket of the uncle she never met.

Memorabilia of Navy Fireman 3rd Class Edwin Hopkins on a table during his memorial service.

After the funeral, a note that reads “Home at Last” is lowered with the casket containing the remains of Navy Fireman 3rd Class Edwin Hopkins.

After the casket carrying the remains of Navy Fireman 3rd Class Edwin Hopkins was set in place, his pallbearers removed the flag. Hopkins died during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.