Huntington Beach December 7 Remembrance Ceremony

World War II veteran Richard C. Richards, 92, of Huntington Beach, second from left, attended the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack Remembrance Ceremony at the Huntington Beach City Hall Veterans Memorial on Wednesday.

Ardenne Allen Woodward, who died on Dec. 7, 1941, was honored during Wednesday’s event at the Huntington Beach City Hall Veterans Memorial. Woodward was on the USS Arizona the day the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, 75 years ago.

American Legion Post 133 Past Commander Bob Davis salutes the flag.

A Fallen Soldier Battle Cross was set up at the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack Remembrance Ceremony at the Huntington Beach City Hall Veterans Memorial on Wednesday.

About 50 people attended the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack Remembrance Ceremony at the Huntington Beach City Hall Veterans Memorial on Wednesday.

World War II Navy veteran Bob Laizure, 92, who served on the USS Maryland and lives in Huntington Beach, prays with others in attendance during the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack Remembrance Ceremony at the Huntington Beach City Hall Veterans Memorial on Wednesday.

American Legion Post 133’s honor guard performs a gun salute during Wednesday’s event.

Huntington Beach Mayor Jim Katapodis spoke at the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack Remembrance Ceremony at the Huntington Beach City Hall Veterans Memorial on Wednesday.