"The Tears of the Arizona"

From the Dec. 4, 2012, Issaquah (Washington) Press "USS Arizona Memorial inspires photographer to capture Pearl Harbor images" by Warren Kagarise.


Jerry Kauman, a photographer and resident of Issaquah, created a book of images dedicated to the steady release of oil from the USS Arizona lying on the bottom of the harbor.  These are sometimes referred to as "The Tears of the Arizona."

For years he has made the journey to the ship and taken photos for his book "Renewal at the Place of Black Tears."  The multi-colored patterns are formed by the intermingling of water and oil and always are different.  The oil comes from the 500,000 gallons of fuel that went down with the ship.

Probably One of the Most Striking Things You'll Ever See.  --GreGen