Saturday, April 10th at 10:00 a.m.Veterans Park, 5417 Essex Ave. S.
Spearheaded by Ward IV Representative City Councilmember Michael Fridovich, the City of Gulfport will honor Communications Technician Third Class Steven J. Robin, United States Navy, with a Memorial Dedication at Veterans Park at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 10.
Petty Officer Robin was one of 83 sailors and marines assigned to the USS Pueblo (AGER-2) when it was captured by North Korean forces on January 23, 1968. One crewmember was killed in the attack, and the remaining 82 were held as Prisoners of War in North Korea until December 23, 1968. For his service Petty Officer Robin was awarded two Purple Hearts, the Navy Commendation, Prisoner of War Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and Combat Action Ribbon.
The City of Gulfport was Robin’s adopted home until his passing in 2008. Ceremonies will include accounts from keynote speaker Richard Rogala, a crewmember of the USS Pueblo. For more information on this free, public event email mfridovich@mygulfport.us or call Councilmember Fridovich at 826-7355.