For USS RAZORBACK SS-394 / TCG MURAT REIS S-336

You are invited to the Welcome Home Party for the USS Razorback / TCG Murat Reis in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 19, 2004 at the Julius Street Wharf about 1400 hours.

Program includes:

• Music playing while waiting for the Razorback / Murat Reis to arrive.
• Submarine Docks
• Introduction by Richard Davies, Master of Ceremonies
• Presentation of the Colors
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Welcome Address by Mayor Ray Nagin, Mayor of New Orleans
• Special Remarks by Mayor Patrick Henry Hays, Mayor of North Little Rock, AR
• Recognition of Special People by Mayor Patrick Henry Hays
• Closing Remarks
• Musical Interlude

You may follow the progress of the Razorback as she makes her way from Tuzla, Turkey to North Little Rock, Arkansas by logging on to www.northlittlerock.ar.gov This is the final voyage of a great ship that was present for the signing of peace with Japan. She has served the United States and Turkey for fifty-eight years; many of you qualified on her. Now it is time for us to honor her with a final resting place and a great retirement party.

Posting date:  10 July 2004

North Little Rock Arkansas welcome home info deleted by direction of:

James W. Barnes
Base Commander USS Razorback Base

"New information that is more complete should be coming out in the next few days. "

For details CONTACT:  James Barnes       mixie@up-link.net