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Honoring Our Soldiers • Recognizing One

This Memorial Day, we acknowledge and appreciate the service and sacrifice of our troops and their families.  One in particular stands out to us.  Lieutenant Commander Lelon Gray retired this month from the US Navy.  The Midway, which he once called home, provided the stage for this memorable decommissioning ceremony and celebration.

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There’s the man himself.

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There were plenty of laughs and tears as Lelon took the stage.

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Our friends The Roys, whom you may recognize from quite a few other shoots

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He met his wife, Miwako on this very ship.  On this day, he presented her with the flag.
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Love this image.

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A small reception on a massive elevator.

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That’s a good-looking family!

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Anyone who’s visited the Midway knows we didn’t photoshop the jet.

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The always-amazing catering provided by our friends at Culinary Concepts

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And there he is.  The guest of honor.

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Our thanks to Lelon and his family for having us at this amazing event.  Thank you for your service and congratulations on a new phase of life!

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