 The guided-missile frigate USS Carr was decommissioned Wednesday, March 13th, at Naval Station Norfolk, following nearly 30 years of service. This ship, like so many others before it, is passing into another stage of history. And we will continue to move forward as survivors must, holding the past in our hearts and sharing it with those who come after us. The ship was named for Gunners Mate 3rd Class Paul Henry Carr, awarded a posthumous silver star for his heroism during the battle off Samar. I think we can always look back with a tremendous amount of pride at having the opportunity to say, I sailed on USS Carr. So thank you very much for coming out today, and God bless all of you. God bless the Carr and her spirit. Reporting from Naval Station Norfolk, I'm Petty Officer Scott Pittman.