Remembering December 7, 1941

[Gone]

I salute the 2,335 Americans who perished and those still alive 78 years later.

https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor

1,117 of those who perished were aboard USS Arizona when a bomb ignited 500 tons of powder in her forward magazine. Almost her entire ship's complement died. 228 of the dead were recovered; the rest are entombed within the ship. She weeps bunker oil to this day.

https://tucson.com/news/retrotucson...n_da38c166-ac2b-11e6-8ff3-674350ff0b87.html#1

 

[bearman]

Prays for all that gave.

 

[Basket case]

Never Forget

 

[Pops1967GTX]

USS Arizona survivor, Louis Conter salutes the remembrance wall at the USS Arizona Memorial during a service on the anniversary of the attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl harbor.
1 0f 3 living ....

 

[cr8crshr]

If you have never visited the State of Hawaii and been to the Memorial and the Museum, then definitely put it on your Bucket List. Very moving experience. The boat ride over from the base side to the Memorial is a very solemn and makes you pause to reflect on that day. Sadly in today's World, so many of the youth of today haven't an inclining as to the Day of Infamy. And the Arizona still bleeds to this day as a reminder to all those lost their lives that cry out to those of us that choose to remember. Never Forget...cr8crshr/Bill

 

[khryslerkid]

Veterans, including 1 survivor of USS Arizona, gather for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wh...membrance-day/xxlzz0IPP5GqMtrCyTMBfP/amp.html

 

[Dreamcatcher]

I had a friend (now deceased) that was at that base. That made it to their submarine and went down. They got under the Japanese air craft carrier and followed them all the way to the Japan harbor and then torpedoed the ship. I didn't quite believe the story but found out later it was true and in the history books. Thinking about you Mr. Morris Nesmith a friend and hero. RIP

 

[GetX'd]

God Bless all the WWII heroes.... May their spirit live on in the backbone of this country forever

 

[Dennis H]

Flags half staff today. Most of our guys in their 20’s. Geez. Still hurts.

 

[Basket case]

All six of Japan's first-line aircraft carriers, Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, Hiryu, Shokaku and Zuikaku. The first four were sunk in June 1942 in The Battle of Midway. Zuikaku was sunk during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in Oct 1944 by US Navy aircraft, leaving Shokaku was sunk during The Battle of The Philippine Sea in June 1944 by the US Navy sub USS Cavalla. So while it was sunk by a US sub, it happened at a later date. Brave men, especially the submariners.

 

[threewood]

This gentleman, my uncle, was on the Nevada when the Japs attacked. He was on deck for church services which probably saved his life. He never talked about any of it to me or my mom. Although he did show me shrapnel from the bombs he picked up off the deck after the attack.

He had told his oldest daughter once that he and the other survivors were tasked with body and body part recovery aboard the ship. I understand why he never talked about it.

Fair winds and following seas Uncle Barney!

 

[Ghostrider 67]

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 7, 2019, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. I encourage all Americans to observe this solemn day of remembrance and to honor our military, past and present, with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I urge all Federal agencies and interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff in honor of those American patriots who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand nineteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-fourth.

DONALD J. TRUMP

 

[Dennis H]

And every time some bleeding lib has the balls to say Hiroshima was wrong, remember the slaughter of our guys.

 

[Gone]

 

[F4R/T]

Wow ask a young kid what that means... they don’t even talk about it my kids schools.. really aggravates me but they tell the kids there are whole bunch of different genders...wtf!
God bless our troops now and then and THANK You for your commitment and service even though you may not have wanted to go. Our troops are this countries heroes we shall not forget.
My trip to Pearl Harbor two years ago with my extended family. The visitors center was closed for upkeep at this time.
A Salute to all the men and women of our country that put their lives on the line for freedom!

 

[khryslerkid]

Never Forget !

 

[Don selleck]

I've been there a few times, a very sombering place. My dad was a korean war veteran, I remember growing up knowing world war II and world war I veterans. I have a great amount of respect for these men, It sickens me what the country has become today, We are definately going down the wrong path, may God help america, and may God bless these hero's. I will never forget.

 

[F4R/T]

Thought I’d share these from my trip two years ago with extended family.
The visitors center was closed for upkeep. I had the privilege of meeting a sailor from the incident he was on another ship.. Everett.. I can’t recall his name, he passed after we met. He signed/ stamped a book I bought for my dad regarding Pearl Harbor. Foreigners don’t pay it much respect while I was there the hostess has to tell the Asians to shut up while she was giving her speech they were very disrespectful.

 

[70 SUPERBIRD]

God bless the WWII veterans. I will never forget what you did for our country.

 

[Wojo68]

I've been there a few times, a very sombering place. My dad was a korean war veteran, I remember growing up knowing world war II and world war I veterans. I have a great amount of respect for these men, It sickens me what the country has become today, We are definately going down the wrong path, may God help america, and may God bless these hero's. I will never forget.

Well said!