12-07-1941 It has been 73 years

Thank you Walter for posting and paying homage to those of WW II, Service Personnel and Civilians.

OUTSTANDING!

ATTENTION ON DECK!
HAND SALUTE!

Ralph

Thank you for starting this thread.  The generation that experienced Pearl Harbor and WWII was truly the greatest generation.  I can only imagine what it must have been like to be an American at that time.  It's so easy to get frustrated with the everyday silly problems that life presents, but these problems cannot compare to what was going on at that time.  I enjoyed some of the history channel coverage today and the interviews with survivors....truly amazing and inspirational!  

Walter, you are correct about the day not getting the attention it deserves and it is OUR fault.

Itwas mentioned in our Sunday school class the AM by a gentleman who was 14 when the japs bombed the US.

Thanks again for reminding us.

Brent

We must never forget.

Art

Walter thanks for posting this. its a shame that so many people are forgeting this date in US history. unfortunately most americans are more interested in today and forget that without the heroes that fought for our freedom we wouldn't have the freedoms that we have today. may god bless all the soldiers who lost their lives protecting our freedom.

Good post!

It's a date remebered and recognized in our house today. Though Dad passed on 3 1/2 years ago we still honor those who were there and haven't forgotten.

And even though it seems insignificant to some; none of Dad's six children can stomach buying a car produced by a Country that dropped bombs on him.

Thanks Walter.

god bless those men there that day and the 2000 that died and the 418000 americans that followed them to their deaths defeating evil---and the countless wounded----so sad to see how far our country has fallen from that sense of total unity and selflessness

I have one great uncle on my father's side, surviving, he is 93, a Marine, part of the Pacific occupation force, as the war ended.   His daughter took him to Camp Lejeune last summer. He was treated like royalty, and rightfully so.  Thanks Uncle John.  and my father (Navy) and my Uncle Jack, who never made it home.  My father told me, my Grandparents were never the same after they got word of Jack's death.     

Sad to think that most Americans today don't even know the meaning of December 7th, 1941.

My dad was born that day and my Grandpa fought in WWII with Patton's Army and also served in Korea, another forgotten war.  A generation of proud Americans, for sure.

Thanks to all the Veterans on our forum and those who made the ultimate sacrifice so we can go to work safely each day and enjoy our way of life.

I've been going to Hawaii since 1986. One of my greatest thrills over there was meeting a Pearl Harbor survivor several years ago. It gave me chills to meet a real live hero.

Walter,

Thank you for reminding us of "a day that will last in infamy" and what it used to mean - what it still should mean today.  There are a lot of us here on the Forum who will not let "The Greatest Generation" go quietly into the night without rememberance and solom reverence.  For those are the ones who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country whether on the field of battle or thereafter standing silently at attention when the flag passes; something others fail to notice all too often.

You are a wonderful patriot and forum sponsor and even though you always add something to your posts on these special days to "keep the post within the realm of model railroading"; I don't think that Rich or any other forum moderator would have any issue what-so-ever should you just say what needs to be said.  After all, they too are veterans and patriots.

The younger generations need to be reminded from time to time about the basis upon which this great country was founded and the sarifices of their fathers, grandfathers and great grandfathers without whom we would not enjoy the liberties and freedoms we enjoy today.  Unlike the news media and other youngsters who allow the silent passage of important dates in time; you sir are a beacon.

You keep posting Walter and I, for one, will stand behind you 100% - I'm sure there are others here on the Forum who whole-heartedly agree.

Again, THANK YOU Walter for being who you are!

Best,

Dave

always remember and never forget.

On Dec. 7 a news show showed an aerial view of the Battleship USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor, where > 1,100 sailors lost their lives. You could see the outline of the ship beneath the water. I had only seen it from a side angle previously. The aerial shot really brought it home for me.

I found this shot on the internet: search and you'll find many more.

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