May 30, 1959, Memorial Day Services were held on the U.S.S. Arizona.
Manuel's sister and her husband attended ceremonies at the ship. At 8:10 AM
Margaret and her husband, Chief Petty Officer James Berry, placed a floral
tribute to her brother and his best friend, Robert Clayton, who also died
on the Arizona. Manuel and Robert had plans after leaving the Navy. They
were going to buy a Commercial Fishing Boat and go into business together.