USS Flier (SS-250)

Memorial Ceremony

The memorial ceremony for the men of USS Flier was held on August 12-13, 2010, at the Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum (GLNMM), located in Muskegon, Michigan. 

GLNMM is the home of the historic submarine USS Silversides, which is of the same class and general appearance as USS Flier.  An exhibit dedicated to Flier is under development at the Museum.

USS Silversides is the most decorated
surviving submarine from World War II, and is
a floating tribute to the many men who remain
“on eternal patrol.”

Rear Admiral Michael J. Yurina (photo below) was the keynote speaker at the Ceremony.

Rear Admiral Michael J. Yurina

Also representing the Navy was Submarine Force Master Chief Kirk Saunders.

Force Master Chief Kirk Saunders

Photos of the ceremony are online at the Muskegon Chronicle website:

http://photos.mlive.com/muskegonchronicle/2010/08/uss_flier_memorial_ceremony_18.html

Memorial Plaque

The U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II assigned USS Flier (SS-250) to the State of Vermont.

Vermont Lost Boat Memorial - USS Flier

This Memorial is located at the Veterans Administration Hospital,
215 North Main Street, White River Junction, VT 05009

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