Johnny Marchant, George Sorge, and H.K Smith take down the commissioning pennant.

John Phillips and "Monty" Monteverde take down the In Port flag.

"Swede" Swenson and Capt. Schneider bring aboard the flowers at Philly.

Captain Schneider leaves the ship for the last time.

The last man to leave the Mighty T, Fred Riviello (right), escorted by "Swede" Swenson.

Crewmembers of the Thorn stand with their ship for the last time.

Final prayer and Benediction before her towing for the SinkEx.

Mosapelia getting into position to tow the Thorn out to the SinkEx. Note the USS Intrepid (CV-11) in the background.