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December 7, 1941

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Today is a day that is getting far too little remembrance. I heard so many stories from mom about the whole day of (and weeks after, waiting for news) the bombing and the whole time of prior to the bombing as well as she lived in Honolulu at the time. I wish I had recorded all her stories.

Going to the Memorial will be part of every trip to Hawaii for me.


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I had a great uncle that survived the bombing only to die from a slip and fall on the ship during transport home.

I have many fond memories talking to my grandma about that time. I was always proud of her for being a Rosie The Riveter. Such a different time...
 
As a Canadian we didn't learn about this in school however this event really sparked my passion for WWII history especially the pacific theatre.
I try to visit the memorial once a year during a layover.


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My father was 13. My mom was 11. Today, my father-in-law is 86, so for most of his life, his birthday has had a cloud over it.

I agree - too little is made of this day as time passes. We can all do what we can to ensure our children understand the significance of the day. Few days have changed the course of history as much as December 7, 1941.
 
I too agree with this 100%. So much so that I tattooed on my shoulder years ago a shield with the American Eagle, stars and stripes, The words "NEVER FORGET" and the dates of 9-11-2001 and 12-7-1941. I did that so one day just maybe when I am in the hospital or in a nursing home...just maybe someone will ask me about it and I can explain to them why those two days should never be forgotten!
I would have loved seeing a 1000 post on this thread!
 
Two of the more humbling experiences in my life have been visiting the Arizona Memorial and the beaches on Normandy. I have been lucky enough to visit Hawaii a few times and I make a point of going to the memorial each time I am there.

The last time I was on Oahu, I was fortunate to meet several survivors of the attack. Listening to their stories just for 25-30 minutes was incredible and I could have listened all day to them.

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Standing in front of this wall at the memorial a couple of years ago was so moving, it was unbelievable.


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I agree Smalls. Those must have been some stories to hear from your mom. Everyone I know was on the other side of the country, not that they wouldn't have stories of that time. But my grandma would have only been 6 at the time so chances are she likely wouldn't have noticed a difference.

But yesterday as I was taking my son to school I noticed the flag was lowered. I thought to myself "wonder why". Then realized what the date was and said "oh yeah makes sense". I'll have to ask my son if it was even mentioned yesterday in school.

One of these days I hope to make it to the memorial and see the area.
 
amsmith61 said:
Two of the more humbling experiences in my life have been visiting the Arizona Memorial and the beaches on Normandy.
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Those would rank at the top for me too, as well as the American cemetery at Colleville sur Mer. Absolutely amazing.
 
Smallville said:
Today is a day that is getting far too little remembrance. I heard so many stories from mom about the whole day of (and weeks after, waiting for news) the bombing and the whole time of prior to the bombing as well as she lived in Honolulu at the time. I wish I had recorded all her stories.

Going to the Memorial will be part of every trip to Hawaii for me.


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Being from Oahu Hawaii and coming from a family that served it's a day my family always remembers. Living in the mainland half my life it's really not as observed here though. We always go to the memorial when we go back to the islands though =)
 
tomcat said:
Those would rank at the top for me too, as well as the American cemetery at Colleville sur Mer. Absolutely amazing.
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When I walked on to the football field of white crosses at Normandy, I was absolutely moved and speechless. You don't really appreciate the magnitude of the sacrifice until it smacks you in face like thousands of crosses on a field.

It was the same feeling I had when I stared at the wall of names at the Arizona Memorial.

I hope to visit Colleville someday.

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