As the Flagship International Midway Memorial Foundation takes departure from safe harbor and heads out to sea, the Captain on the bridge finds his mind wandering back to June 4, 1942, and he whispers softly to himself:

Men of Midway
Men of Midway, still on duty,
Far beyond the western shore,
Strong in courage, love of country
Unconquered, as in days of yore.

To the nation, send your message,
Down the Years, a clarion call
Whate'er the odds, the answer, courage,
Bravery still will vanquish all.

When the call of duty beckons,
Proud to fight for home and nation,
Rise and meet the foe that threatens,
As T'was done on Midway station.

Men of Midway, still on duty,
Down the ages, at the fore
Leading, guiding, still inspiring
As you did in days of yore.

-Captain John W. Crawford, USN (Ret.)

The International Midway Memorial Foundation wishes everyone well until the Flagship returns to port and thanks you for your interest in its mission to preserve the memory and the values of the Battle of Midway.