U.S. SEVENTH FLEET
TASK UNIT 77.4.3 (TAFFY III)
MEMORIAL MONUMENT
Task Unit 77.4.3 Memorial Monument Complex
Task Unit 77.4.3 Memorial Monument Contributors
| The USS FANSHAW BAY and VC-68 The USS GAMBIER BAY and VC-10 The USS KALININ BAY and VC-3 The USS KITKUN BAY and VC-5 The USS ST LO and VC-65 The USS WHITE PLAINS and VC-4 | The USS HEERMANN The USS HOEL The USS JOHNSTON The USS JOHN C. BUTLER The USS DENNIS The USS RAYMOND The USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS |
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| Mrs. Dorothea Harvey Mr. Fred Harvey Mrs. Meredith Lynn Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Reiss | Mrs. Patricia Reneau Ms. Judith Steers Dr. and Mrs. Dan Vaughan |
| Advisor | Admiral Bruce Boland, USN (Ret), United Way President |
| Legal | Seltzer Caplan Wilkins & McMahon |
| Granite Material | GB Enterprises, Bangalore, India |
| Granite Engravers | Seaman Poe Monument Company |
| Construction Drawings | Brian Chester and Marlang |
| Electrical Engineering | Michael Wall Engineering |
| Landscape Architect | James Iverson, Architect |
| Structural Engineering | Horowitz & Taylor |
| Civil Engineering | San Diego Land Surveying |
| Bronze Art Casting | Moon Studio |
| Developer | Western Devcon, Inc. |
| General Contractor | Lusardi Construction Company |
| Electrical Contractor | Will Bendix Electric |
| Concrete Material | Cal Mat Concrete |
| Security Fencing | American Fence Company |
| Masonry | H.R. Ludwig Masonry |
| Waterproofing | Lacy Waterproofing |
| landscape & Irrigation | Land Trends |
| Photoengraver | Borst Design |
| Tile Material | Brick & Tile Concepts |
| Tile Setting | Leslie Tile |
| Dedication Program Paper | Unisource |
| Program Printers | IC Security Printers, Salt Lake City |
| Monument Erection | Lusardi Construction Company |
| Flag Man | Alex Kapitansky |
Memorial Service and Monument Dedication
On October 23, 1996 at 10:00 AM in San Diego, California, a memorial monument was dedicated to U.S. Seventh Fleet Task Unit 77.4.3 for their action against the Imperial Japanese Navy during the Battle Off Samar.
This memorial monument, long past due, has placed the men, ships, and composite squadrons of TU 77.4.3 in their justly deserved place in history.
Task Unit 77.4.3 Memorial Monument Program
Wednesday, 23 October 1996
750 Harbor Boulevard, San Diego, California
| Welcome by Master of Ceremonies | RADM Bruce R. Boland, USN (Ret) |
|---|---|
| Posting of Colors | U.S. Navy Color Guard |
| National Anthems: | |
| "Bayang magiliw ("Beloved Country) | Philippine National Anthem U.S. Navy Band |
| "The Star Spangled Banner" | United States National Anthem San Diego Barber Shop Choir |
| Invocation | CAPT J.R. Madden, Regional Chaplain, CHC, USN |
| Introduction of Special Guests | RADM Bruce R. Boland |
| Association Remarks | Jack Yusen, President Task Unit 77.4.3 Monument Association Survivor, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) |
| Representing the Republic of the Philippines | Brigadier General Tagumpay A. Nanadiego, AFP (Ret) |
| Keynote Address | RADM John Sigler, USN, Deputy CINCPACFLT and Chief of Staff |
| Unveiling of Admiral Sprague's Bust | Sprague Family Members |
| Unveiling of Task Unit 77.4.3 Monument | Representatives of the Thirteen Ships of Task Unit 77.4.3 |
| "Navy Hymn" | San Diego Barber Shop Choir U.S. Navy Band |
| Rifle Salute | U.S. Navy Firing Team |
| Echo Taps | U.S. Navy Band |
| Presentation of Deed of Monument by H. Whitney Felt, Secretary to | Jess E. Van Deventer, Chairman, San Diego Unified Port District |
| "God Bless America" | San Diego Barber Shop Choir |
| "Anchors Aweigh" | U.S. Navy Band |
| Benediction | CAPT J.R. Madden, Regional Chaplain, CHC, USN |
| Retire the Colors | U.S. Navy Color Guard |
| Prelude and Postlude Music | U.S. Navy Band |