In Remembrance Dec. 7, 1941

[Mudder]

A day of respect for lives lost then, and years after.

 

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[Todd627]

Most definitely @Mudder. A day of remembrance for those who lost their lives that day. And a salute to the ones that survived.

 

[Mopower58]

 

[Mudder]

I wonder how many “man on the street” interviews would give a correct answer on today?

 

[NTCPrezJB]

I wonder how many “man on the street” interviews would give a correct answer on today?

Less than 5% if I had to guess.

 

[Todd627]

I wonder how many “man on the street” interviews would give a correct answer on today?

Less than 5% if I had to guess.

I think that 5% is too ambitious. I would say less than 2%. Most cannot even answer correctly on current news items.

 

[DaddyDubbs]

Pearl Harbor survivors remember 1941 attack from afar due to pandemic

On Pearl Harbor Day, elderly survivors stayed home to pay respects from afar due to the coronavirus pandemic.

www.fox5atlanta.com

 

[Mudder]

I think that 5% is too ambitious. I would say less than 2%. Most cannot even answer correctly on current news items.

Yes, sad many might not appreciate their great grandfather’s sacrifice. My father was a PT 191 survivor in So. Pacific.

 

[TxDoc]

Thank you Mudder

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[Dockman]

One of the saddest days in American history


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[100Acre]

It seems that there a few veterans of WW2 still alive...?

 

[DaddyDubbs]

It seems that there a few veterans of WW2 still alive...?

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs there are 325,574 still alive of the 16 million that served in WWII, unfortunately due to Pearl being 79 years ago we are now losing about 350 WWII vets per day, and soon they will all pass and be only a memory, mainly to those who are related to those that served.
My father served in the ETO, drafted twice for WWII, went to basic at Ft. Custer in Battle Creek, MI, he was discharged due to his age, then Dec 7 happened and I guess the Army wanted him back, rose to the rank of CPT of a 105 Howitzer battery, he passed in 1997 at 89.

 

[Smitty335]

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs there are 325,574 still alive of the 16 million that served in WWII, unfortunately due to Pearl being 79 years ago we are now losing about 350 WWII vets per day, and soon they will all pass and be only a memory, mainly to those who are related to those that served.
My father served in the ETO, drafted twice for WWII, went to basic at Ft. Custer in Battle Creek, MI, he was discharged due to his age, then Dec 7 happened and I guess the Army wanted him back, rose to the rank of CPT of a 105 Howitzer battery, he passed in 1997 at 89.

Salute!

 

[TxDoc]

Recently pasted away....WW II veteran, 98 y/o. Son took him back to Belgium and the Ardennes forest.

Her told me, years ago, how the were in foxholes and the Germans shot artillery into the tree tops and the giant tree tops would fall and kill those in foxholes. Called them widowmakers.

How son told me the black and white photos from the tine showed l very little changes to some things.

At one point, his father started taking in a hushed voice and said, "Listen, be quiet."

He heard what sounded like the metallic squeaking, clanking off tank tracks.

They listened, but it never came back. His father said they he knows he heard it and, momentarily, was very frightened.

Some things that of that magnitude never leave you.

He just passed away this summer, and I greatly miss his wit, his life experiences and outlook on life.



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[NTCPrezJB]

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs there are 325,574 still alive of the 16 million that served in WWII, unfortunately due to Pearl being 79 years ago we are now losing about 350 WWII vets per day, and soon they will all pass and be only a memory, mainly to those who are related to those that served.
My father served in the ETO, drafted twice for WWII, went to basic at Ft. Custer in Battle Creek, MI, he was discharged due to his age, then Dec 7 happened and I guess the Army wanted him back, rose to the rank of CPT of a 105 Howitzer battery, he passed in 1997 at 89.

That’s a great story about your Dad. Thanks for sharing.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Recently past away....WW I veteran, 98 y/o. Son took him back to Belgium and the Ardennes forest.

Her told me, years ago, how the were in foxholes and the Germans shot artillery into the tree tops and the giant tree tops would fall and kill those in foxholes. Called them widowmakers.

How son told me the black and white photos from the tine showed l very little changes to some things.

At one point, his father started taking in a hushed voice and said, "Listen, be quiet."

He heard what sounded like the metallic squeaking, clanking off tank tracks.

They listened, but it never came back. His father said they he knows he heard it and, momentarily, was very frightened.

Some things that of that magnitude never leave you.

He just passed away this summer, and I greatly miss his wit, his life experiences and outlook on life.



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Gives goosebumps reading that. Thanks for sharing.