“I can’t speak highly enough of the Department of the Navy for all the efforts that they have gone through,” Ruffinelli said. “I mean, 81 years later, my goodness’ sake. I just I take my hat off to them. I’m in awe of the efforts they put forth.”

Garcia’s remains arrived Tuesday at Los Angeles International Airport in a flag-draped casket. He was accompanied by the Honor Guard, according to Laura Herzog, a veteran’s advocate with the nonprofit organization Honoring Our Fallen.

 

Source: Ventura sailor returns home nearly 81 years after dying in Pearl Harbor attack – Los Angeles Times