A.J. Jones

Whitefish Point on Lake Superior is just 17 miles away from where the Fitzgerald lies.

The ship's bell was rung 30 times to commemorate the crew and all of their sailors who've died on the Great Lakes.

Luke Ortscheid drove five hours from Green Bay.

He says it's a legendary story throughout the Midwest.

Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer was among lawmakers who spoke at the event.

For NPR News, I'm A.J.

Jones in Whitefish Point, Michigan.