| Author | Message | ||
     Oddalloy |
To those who gave their life at Pearl, and to all those servicemen and servicewomen who have given their life in other actions, and to those who are serving our country and protecting you and I at this very moment... thank you... we shall never forget. | ||
| Spiderman |
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/wwii-pac /pearlhbr/pearlhbr.htm | ||
| Spiderman |
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| 4cammer |
Nice thought- too bad too many have already forgotten 9/11. I am 40 years old, and when I mentioned Pearl Harbor Day at my office yesterday all I got was blank stares. Very unfortunate. That this country fought AND won against two agressors and remain free is incredible. Thanks to all that served, all that gave the ultimate and to those still with us to help us remember. | ||
| Brinnutz |
For all the fallen, you are not forgotten. May your souls rest in peace. http://youtube.com/watch?v=UG-5g8dMkSU http://youtube.com/watch?v=3G1FvlPakkU | ||
| Cityxslicker |
Those that do not learn history are destined to repeat it... (or be victims of it repeating) I am always amazed at how blank people are about american history, and really it wasnt that long ago. (or even fiscal econ history, try asking about when the Great Depression was at your office) Sometimes I feel like the fifth graders on Foxworthy's show know more | ||
| Hexangler |
Just another reason to ride BUELL!!!!!!!! | ||
| Dalton_gang |
I was disappointed that some of the major news outlets neglected to acknowledge Pearl this morning. I still care. Both of my Grandfathers fought in the Pacific during WWII. Thanks to all who serve and protect our great nation! | ||
| P_squared |
"A day that will live in infamy..." THANK YOU to all those that have served & those still serving. Some may forget, but not all. | ||
| Diablobrian |
I've had to remind too many people to bring their flag to half mast on dec 7 over the past 15 years. I'm always amazed that they let Pearl Harbor "slip their mind" and they are always amazed that I still remember. As a US Navy veteran how can I forget? Pearl Harbor cannot be forgotten lest we be forced to re-live it. Eternal Vigilance is the Price of Freedom | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
I believe that there are only about 58 surviving members of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Club. Our greatest generation who served in WWII are dying at a rate of 1,000 per day. If you know a veteran of WWII, see if they will tell you their stories and thank them quickly. They are slipping away right before our eyes. Thank you GOD for men and women like these. The world would be a much lesser place without them! | ||
| Nevrenuf |
i feel ashamed for not remembering. thanks for reminding me, also being a former squid. i am quite greatful for having the opportunity to have served. i know how proud my father was that i did. and god bless those who have and who continue to serve to this day. | ||
| Blake |
Thanks for remembering Scott (Oddalloy). | ||
| Daves |
I remembered Thank you to all Vets | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
My best friend's birthday is on 12/7, so I rarely forget. | ||
| Zac4mac |
Fatty -if not lesser,certainly different. WWII Vets are getting very old, my folks are in their mid-70s and are Korea Vets. I'm 53 and a mid70s-mid80s Vet, only operation, Eagle Claw, 1980 Baby brother is 42 and a Desert Storm Vet. Stand for what you believe in Z (Message edited by zac4mac on December 07, 2007) | ||
| Aldaytona |
I celebrated today with a bunch of WWII vets (and others) we had a flag ceremony at our VFW Post 3282. Last Sunday I marched along next to a Pearl Harbor survivor in the Port Orange Christmas parade, he is 91. BTW our float won the Judges Choice award. Go Army Doesn't it make you sick when you go to a sporting event and when the band plays the National Anthem, out side of the band, you and a hand full of other folks are the only ones facing the flag with your hand over your heart?  | ||
| Ferris_von_bueller |
The last surviving Pearl Harbor warship http://www.us-aircraft.com/usstaney.htm | ||
| Strato9r |
I was at a ball game down south a while back and I was the only one in my section standing and singing "The Star Spangled Banner". An older guy came up to me later and thanked me. He was shocked when I told him that I am a Canadian. | ||
| P_squared |
I have the fortune of knowing a WWII vet, my grandfather. The airfield in my hometown is where the 516th para-gliders were "born". There's something a "little bit different" about us "good ole boys" who were raised in MidWest, and I'm passin that heritage/those memories to my daughters. Our freedoms are NOT free, so thank someone who made a sacrifice to ensure you could enjoy them. |
