NEVER FORGET

[Colonialgirl]

Tomorrow is DECEMBER 7th a day that will always be infamous for the number of Americans KILLED by the sneak attack of an enemy; The Arizona still weeps her tears of sadness over the number of dead still aboard her.
May all of our dead rest in peace.

Pamela Dunn Navy Brat and Army Veteran.

 

[Hvymax]

A friend's funeral is tomorrow. I wonder if they planned it that way considering it's been 3 weeks?

 

[Jeepnik]

It’s a day remembered by my family. My grandfather’s last ship was the USS Vestal.

 

[Hvymax]

My Dad was stationed at the Army base. He said they were running around with whatever WWI surplus they could lay hands on taking pot shots at the planes.

 

[Bob Wright]

And afterwards Kate Smith sang "God Bless America" and we stood for the Nation Anthem. Dad made me stand even when we were at home and we were listening on radio.

What happened, America?

Bob Wright

 

[rugerguy]

Pam ,Amen to that ..............may they all rest in Peace

 

[RC44Mag]

Everyone who has the opportunity to go to Pearl please do it. We went about ten years ago. To take the boat ride out to Arizona is a feeling that is indescribable and to stand there looking over the edge and seeing where the war started and the men who are entombed there and then to walk the deck of Missouri and go into the 16” turrets then stand right where the surrender document was signed, where it started in 41 and concluded in 45 and what happened in between and so many that were lost. I still get a lump in the throat just thinking about it.

 

[contender]

One of the best things my Dad did in his later years was visit my sister, and her husband while he was stationed in Hawaii. They took myu Dad to visit the memorials, and such.
My Dad, and 3 of his brothers served in WWII. He lost a brother on D-Day,, on Normandy.

Nope,, around here we do not forget that date or what it means.

 

[timnc]

About 10 years ago I purchased some ammunition at a Gander Mountain store in NC. When checking out the clerk- in his early 20's-asked for my birthdate to enter into the system. I guess because it was required to verify legal age. On a whim, I said December 7, 1941. The date obviously meant nothing to him because he did not even pause before entering it. Those who are ignorant of history are doomed to repeat it.

I also worked for many years with a retired Army Major who was at Schofield barracks on that date. More than 25 years later he remembered it as if it were yesterday.

What happened, America?

 

[pawncop]

Mrs. Pawncop and I were at the memorial in April of this year. I was really moved when I saw, in the lower right corner about 10-12 names engraved. These were the names of survivors, having died, and requesting to be interred in the Arizona with their shipmates. I purchased an Arizona ball cap and wear it in honor of all those who perished. I’m amazed at how little our younger citizens have no clue about the Arizona but I am spreading the story when I can.

 

[jimbo1096]

May we never forget
December 7, 1941 07:55
September 11, 2001 08:14

 

[MaxMan]

Dads birthday was yesterday. Hr was born in 1917/1918 depending on which Bible entry you read, In 1934 he joined th Navy (three hots and a cot in the depression). Forst he was turned down because he was a pound too light. The armed services were very strict they could afford to be because of the demand to get because of the economy. He found a dime in his pocket and bought a stalk of banana. He force fed himself bananas and went back the next day an made the weight limit. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor. Dec 6th he went out and celebrated his birthday came in late, got up late the morning of the 7th. He asked the OD if he could be late for his assigned duty post and fix some breakfast. The OD said OK but the cook complains about how you left the kitchen there would be hell to pay. In the middle of scrambling the egg he hears the first bombs go off and ran out and ran to his station. to join three other men at that station. His station was a signal platform on the top of a 10 (?) story water tower. The signal tower directed ships in and out of the harbor. He has told us that once on top of the tower he saw the whole thing. He said he could also see the faces of the Japanese pilots aa they flew past his station. he said you could see the smiles on the faces. After a few weeks after the attack, he was lined for something. He had given his shoes to a friend who had lost everything. Consequently, the shoes he had did not match his uniform. Wearing whites with Kauhis IIR. Off to the brig. He continued in the pacific theater and a few years later off to Korea. 4 years in the Pacific and not another enemy encounter and then off to Korea and the ship get hit by a shore battery. He was forced out after contracting Geone Berre. AS a kid I still remember sitting in the den outside the master bedroom watching Twilight Zone and The Untouchables and hearing dad moaning and crying in his sleep. Sometimes he would sit up in bed and say, there's a man on fire coming through that wall.
Thank you to all our veterans. I think all combat veterans are wounded, just some have scars.

 

[JBP]

Tomorrow is DECEMBER 7th a day that will always be infamous for the number of Americans KILLED by the sneak attack of an enemy; The Arizona still weeps her tears of sadness over the number of dead still aboard her.
May all of our dead rest in peace.

Pamela Dunn Navy Brat and Army Veteran.

Always a somber occasion to visit the Arizona Memorial. Been there twice.

 

[buzzm]

God bless our veterans....

 

[mr.deerstalker]

I never forget this day! I'm a retired Army Paratrooper. I been to the Arizona a few times. it's sobering.....FNC

 

[MaxMan]

I never forget this day! I'm a retired Army Paratrooper. I been to the Arizona a few times. it's sobering.....FNC

dad had a few opportunities to go back, didn't want any part of it.

 

[protoolman]

I have a navy blue polo shirt with the Arizona's ship info printed on it. Last time I wore it on the appropriate day, someone asked if I served on that ship? I did inform them what ship " that " was! I hope to see the memorial some day, I was at the tomb of the unknown Soldier twice. Very moving. I will be at my legion meeting today I will be wearing my shirt glad you reminded me.( Not of the day, but I might have forgot I have to wear the shirt) God bless all of the Sailors and their families from that terrible day.

 

[Colonialgirl]

When I was in First Grade, my Dad was stationed on Ford Island and we lived on the Island (1947/48); You could walk out on dock and see the Arizona laying off shore, She was even then weeping tears of sadness (fuel oil seepage) over the dead still aboard her. When my little brother was born in Feb 1948, Ford Island was his first home.

 

[tazbigdog]

Never forget as long as I live.

 

[Kevin]

I'm amazed at how little our younger citizens have no clue about the Arizona but I am spreading the story when I can.

My daughter’s school had the flags at half mast today. As I was dropping her off we talked about Pearl Harbor.

I got to see it back in 1981. Long time ago.

I wasn’t a Vet, but thank you for your service.

 

[Watertender]

During WW2 my maternal grandfather was stationed at Pearl Harbor in the Naval Repair Shops as a Molder 1st Class. His civilian occupation was as a Foundryman and he joined the Navy in 1942. After basic training he was sent directly to Pearl Harbor as a Molder 2nd Class. He cast a lot of parts in Bronze and did fairly intricate work. I never really got to know him as he had a serious alcohol problem and was not in good graces with the family. I wish I had a chance to learn from him but it was not to be.

 

[KIR]

I understand the Japanese still have not apologized for the attack! Makes me wonder if they paid any reparations?

 

[MaxMan]

During WW2 my maternal grandfather was stationed at Pearl Harbor in the Naval Repair Shops as a Molder 1st Class. His civilian occupation was as a Foundryman and he joined the Navy in 1942. After basic training he was sent directly to Pearl Harbor as a Molder 2nd Class. He cast a lot of parts in Bronze and did fairly intricate work. I never really got to know him as he had a serious alcohol problem and was not in good graces with the family. I wish I had a chance to learn from him but it was not to be.

That's a shame. There was a lot to learn from that generation, not just about the war.

 

[MaxMan]

I understand the Japanese still have not apologized for the attack! Makes me wonder if they paid any reparations?

They repaid us in Toyotas. My brother bought one of the first 240 Zs. Dad saw it and went nuts!!!

 

[Fox Mike]

About 10 years ago I purchased some ammunition at a Gander Mountain store in NC. When checking out the clerk- in his early 20's-asked for my birthdate to enter into the system. I guess because it was required to verify legal age. On a whim, I said December 7, 1941. The date obviously meant nothing to him because he did not even pause before entering it. Those who are ignorant of history are doomed to repeat it.

Specific dates mean different things to different people. May 6 1937 means little to most but to me it has a double meaning. It is the day the Hindenburg exploded at Lake Hurst NJ and the day I was born. Ask the average 40 year old today what significance 6 June 1944 has and I would almost bet most won't know.

 

[Watertender]

That's a shame. There was a lot to learn from that generation, not just about the war.

My dad's father was a little older and didn't serve in WW2. He held 2 jobs during the war repairing farm equipment and as a machinist. I learned a lot from him.

 

[MaxMan]

My dad's father was a little older and didn't serve in WW2. He held 2 jobs during the war repairing farm equipment and as a machinist. I learned a lot from him.

a lot more than tangible skill for sure.

 

[MaxMan]

Specific dates mean different things to different people. May 6 1937 means little to most but to me it has a double meaning. It is the day the Hindenburg exploded at Lake Hurst NJ and the day I was born. Ask the average 40 year old today what significance 6 June 1944 has and I would almost bet most won't know.

For sure, it's sad. Listen to some of the man on street questions. The answers are pathetic and scary. Most of the received a degree from the University of Tik Tok. Wifes birthday is 9/11

 

[KIR]

They repaid us in Toyotas. My brother bought one of the first 240 Zs. Dad saw it and went nuts!!!

One of the reasons Toyotas were so cheap, as an example: G'parents used to chrome bumpers in their backyard tubs. Dangerous chemicals not withstanding.
One day I drove my best friend home and there were five 240 Z's parked near the entrance of her apartment. I asked her...What are you doing, dating the university basketball team?

 

[vito]

Regarding dates, my wife was born exactly one year after the bombing of Nagasaki and my oldest daughter exactly a quarter century after the bombing of Hiroshima. They hate when I remind them of the significance of their birthdays.