Especially those who survived the attack at Pearl Harbor. With most of the WW II Veterans in their 80's or older, we won't be able to tell them "Thank You for your bravery!" Much longer.
My dad was there on that day. I was not born yet but he relived that day over and over again as I grew up. If this makes any sense to anyone, I didn't get it. I never thanked him for fighting for my freedom that I had. I just didn't connect the dots till, of course 911 and he was gone at that time. I think everyone has a different outlook nowadays. The whole idea means so much more now. Barb in Pa.
Jerry said when he was there years later and in Navy. Just thinking of all the people who died that day.And Yes 9-11. Makes you Stop and THINK what their familys went through.
So many brave men and women fought, and died, for our freedom. What a pity they can't still be around to see what the achieved for us all.
My undying thanks goes out to anyone who has served and is serving their country. Too bad alot of them never heard those words.
When We were in Hawaii I got the chance to thank two Pearl Harbor survivors. In their 90's they were still going strong. Jeyyw
I put my US flag out early this morning and said a silent Thank You to the spirit of those lost that day 70 yrs ago. My dad was drafted in early 1945 and spent two years on Guam. Not sure what he did there, kept the communications equipment working I think.
There are only 36 Peal Harbor survivors left. There organization will be disbanded at the end of the year. There aren't enough of them left to keep it going. Sad to see that happen.
I agree with you 100%, Capt'n. Respect and thanks to the survivors AND those that did not. We have acres and acres of occupied soil here in Europe...occupied with the graves of the thousands that have fallen so that we can enjoy our relative peace and prosperity.
