THE UTAH
A Poem By I. Budd Nease, USNR Ret.

A ship named the Utah
Laying on it's side
58 crew dead inside

Heroes gave their lives that day
So other men could get away

A Chief named Peter Tomich remained aboard.
For his action he received the Nations highest award.

I. Budd Nease, USNR-Ret / 08-00
USS ARIZONA Reunion Association