MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A sailor who survived the bombing of the USS West Virginia during the Pearl Harbor attack 74 years ago told students at Morgantown High School that they can enjoy their youth — and get ready for serious adulthood — at the same time.
“You’re the captain of your own ship,” Richard Cunningham said, Monday, Nov. 9.
Cunningham, 92, was a guest of honor at the school’s Veteran’s Day observances.
He ended up rescuing wounded sailors on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941.
Morgantown High’s Key Club service organization came up with the idea for the ceremony…