Monday, December 7, 2009
Remembering Pearl Harbor
As we note the 68th anniversary of the bombing, how many people still think about Pearl Harbor? Not many I know. I have heard the comments that it was so long ago.
I will always remember Pearl Harbor, and our daughter's will be taught about Pearl Harbor. They will be taught to honor the memory of the people who lost their lives there and in the war.
Both the Pearl Harbor attack and the attacks on the World Trade Center have been forgotten. Both attacks were made by fanatical cowards. Just as then, we are now in a fight for freedom.
Like then, the fanatics must be wiped out by whatever means are necessary.
Let's take a look back at the attack at Pearl Harbor.
The Japanese aircraft carriers were approximately 270 miles north of the coast of Oahu.
There were two waves of attacking aircraft of 350 planes, starting at 7:53 a.m. and ending at 9:55 a.m., Honolulu time.
I will always remember Pearl Harbor, and our daughter's will be taught about Pearl Harbor. They will be taught to honor the memory of the people who lost their lives there and in the war.
Both the Pearl Harbor attack and the attacks on the World Trade Center have been forgotten. Both attacks were made by fanatical cowards. Just as then, we are now in a fight for freedom.
Like then, the fanatics must be wiped out by whatever means are necessary.
Let's take a look back at the attack at Pearl Harbor.
The Japanese aircraft carriers were approximately 270 miles north of the coast of Oahu.
There were two waves of attacking aircraft of 350 planes, starting at 7:53 a.m. and ending at 9:55 a.m., Honolulu time.
By 1 p.m. the Japanese aircraft carriers were on their way back to Japan.
The Japanese lost approximately 65 airplanes, five midget submarines, and one large submarine.
For The United States the losses were as follows:188 airplanes destroyed.
Eight battleships were badly damaged or destroyed, including the USS Arizona.
There were a total of 2,403 military and civilian deaths.
When the USS Arizona sank, it killed 1,170 crew members, including 37 sets of brothers.
We must always remember Pearl Harbor and honor everyone who served in World War II.We must also honor all of those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.
Our son and daughters will know about Pearl Harbor and honoring our veterans.
The Japanese lost approximately 65 airplanes, five midget submarines, and one large submarine.
For The United States the losses were as follows:188 airplanes destroyed.
Eight battleships were badly damaged or destroyed, including the USS Arizona.
There were a total of 2,403 military and civilian deaths.
When the USS Arizona sank, it killed 1,170 crew members, including 37 sets of brothers.
We must always remember Pearl Harbor and honor everyone who served in World War II.We must also honor all of those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.
Our son and daughters will know about Pearl Harbor and honoring our veterans.
H/T to Fuzzy's Dad
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