A wreath  laying ceremony will be held at the water's edge directly behind the R. W. Traip Academy immediately following the indoor memorial service.

This year's wreath layers are family member of Julius Francis Marullo, Jr., QM1(SS), USS Thresher (SSN 593)

• Deborah Woodman - Wife
• Julius Francis Marullo III - Son
• Marcye Philbrook - Daughter
• Glen Philbrook - Son-in-Law
• Benjamin Philbrook - Grandson
• Jufen Rui - Granddaughter-in-Law