Capt. Jay Adams carries the flag for Chief Dan Packer at the July 30 homecoming ceremony | Courier-Herald

Capt. Jay Adams carries the flag for Chief Dan Packer at the July 30 homecoming ceremony

at the Tacoma Narrows Airport.

December 11, 2008 12:39 pm

at the Tacoma Narrows Airport.

Photo courtesy East Pierce Fire and Rescue

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