Philip C. Craig Memorial
Object NamePhotograph
Historic Owner
Philip C. Craig
Association
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)
DateMay 1987
PeriodCold War
Mediumphotographic paper, ink
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Eric Moyer. P2024.12.04
Object numberP2024.12.04
DescriptionPhotograph, Color; Personal horizontal image of a window with a memorial display for Philip C. Craig. There is a sign with a newspaper clipping of Craig's obituary with a black and white photograph of him in a U.S. Navy officer dress white uniform and combination cap. The sign reads "We gratefully salute you: // CMDR. Philip C. Craig // Neighbor, patriot, friend, // classmate, American hero. // "Greater love hath no man than this, // that he lay down his life for his // friends." // Welcome home at last Philip. Rest // peacefully in the lad you gave all for." printed in black ink with a red and blue ribbon taped to the bottom.Back has "This display was arranged by Ned McHenry // in his jewelry store window on Main St // (Old Line family store // Lovely) // in Hornell, NY. Ned visited the funeral // home on Friday during calling hours to // pay his respect to Phil and told me about // Manlius Military Academy and was // deeply moved by Phil's life. AC // May 87 X // July 10/ // Photo taken thru the glass window by Peggy Lynch // co-helper & daughter of owners of funeral home" handwritten in black and blue ink.
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