Wednesday marks the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the beginning of WWII to the United States. My dad was in the war. My mom served in Washington, D.C., in one of the bureaus that supported the war effort against the Japanese and Germans. My parents and all those who were (and are) a part of the Greatest Generation did not have any idea that their efforts during this difficult time would change the course of history for the world.
http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2011/dec/03/rick-smith-two-tales-of-world-war-ii/
http://www.gosanangelo.com/photos/2011/dec/03/54309/
Here is a relevant story about the end of a long time tradition amongst these real heros.
The Las Vegas Review Journal has produced this fitting tribute to those of WWII. Take a look:
2 comments:
I grew up in Hawaii. When I moved there it was 26 years after the bombing. December 7th was a big day there- in terms of remembrance. The rest of the US doesn't really remember- until someone like you reminds them. I've noticed that, a lot of the time, the TV news nor stations, will say anything on the anniversary anymore.
It should be remembered, as 9/11 is for this generation. We should never forget treachery and what it cost us in the blood of our citizens.
Sheila
Amazing and heart-rending stories. No wonder my father doesn't talk about it. Imagine that poor man in your second link carrying the burden of sending boys to their deaths. War is definitely Hell.
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