Overview

• Three of Gallagher's sisters christened the ship and secured a promise it will visit Ireland.
• Gallagher, an Irish citizen, enlisted in the U.S. Marines and was killed in Vietnam days before his tour ended.
• The ceremony featured strong Irish cultural elements, including an Irish flag and bagpipes.
• Sen. Susan Collins and Irish officials highlighted the bond between the U.S. and Ireland.
• The destroyer is part of a series of Arleigh Burke-class ships being built at Bath Iron Works.