Pearl Harbor, after the tourists have left for the day

[Richard Cranium]

http://www.youtube.com/embed/MgE2KiPd3xg?feature=player_detailpage

 

[super-bee_ski]

It's quite an experience visiting the memorial!

I reccomend it to all American's !

 

[snakeyes]

Thanks very much RC it is very moving to watch and remember what had happened that day , thanks again

 

[69a100]

Good one RC. I was supposed to be flyin to Hukalulu today, but we slipped 24.

 

[Bruzilla]

We went there in July of 1975, and the kid at the gate directed us to a building to get a pass. My Dad went there, and they handed him a form to fill out. He filled it out even though he thought that was a lot of info for a pass. Then he had to wait for an employee to see him, and then they started asking him all kinds of questions about where he had lived, worked, etc. He finally said "this seems like a lot to go through to get a base pass" and the ladies said "we thought you were here for a job. This is the base employment office."

 

[snakeyes]

:sFun_doh2: at times it makes you wonder about things ,some times it seems to much and then not enough

 

[paladin06]

I visited it once on a business trip to Hawaii. I felt the same level of emotion that I felt when I laid a fellow Soldier to rest at Arlington. I can not to this day explain how I felt.

 

[super-bee_ski]

I visited it once on a business trip to Hawaii. I felt the same level of emotion that I felt when I laid a fellow Soldier to rest at Arlington. I can not to this day explain how I felt.

Well said paladin06!
A sloemen and heartfelt moment!

 

[snakeyes]

it will take a man down to the ground , it will bring tears to your eyes ,to see a fellow soldier that has fallen or any soldier :tearyeyed: as we get older it seems too make us very teary eyed ,thanks to all that have given so much and to all that will give in our future to come

 

[Coyoteduster]

I visited the memorial in 1999 and it was one of the most moving experiences of my life. Words cannot describe the emotion, one must experience it for themselves...

 

[Moparsmitty]

Thanks for posting RC. I haven't been back to the Memorial since I was there in the late '60s. I was stationed at Hickam AFB at that time and it was an experience that I will never forget. A reminder to honor the veterans that have passed and support the vets that are still with us.

 

[ODZKing]

We were married in Hawaii (Honolulu) December 6 and went to the December 7 ceremony. VERY moving. Should not be missed if you make it to the islands.

 

[Budnicks]

That was great RC/DH thanks for sharing, it was really moving & emotional.... I never knew they did that even, I've been to the Pearl Harbor, Arizona Memorial, probably 10 times too...

 

[daredevil]

Very moving.

 

[Pops1967GTX]

 

[Glenwood]

I visited in '89. Seeing the ship just below the surface was a site to behold. So hard to comprehend the hell they all went through during that attack.

 

[moparmarks]

We were there in the 70's but they weren't having any tours. Was closed for maintenance and we were so disappointed. Would love to go back. Had a great uncle that was killed on the Oklahoma

 

[Lionized]

Thanks RC. Have not visited but I have been to the Vietnam Memorial.
Very emotional.

 

[Mike67]

Thanks RC, another reason to give thanks for our Vets.
Arlington and Pearl are on my bucket list to do....
My great uncle was Air Corp at Wheeler field that day.... I remember as a kid we would all sit on the floor in front of him as he recounted every detail. Being blown out of his rack, the sounds and smells that he never forgot. You could of heard a pin drop as he spoke, you could hear the pain in his story and the contempt for the Japs sneak attack. He spoke with pride and patriotism, he loved this country, what it stood for and explained to us "young uns" why it was so important to remember those that gave their lives for this country...
I would love to hear uncle Otis tell his story one more time!
God bless'em!

 

[Riverdawg]

Thanks RC. That is a great thing they do. If I ever get to go there, I'll make sure to see the memorial.