DECEMBER 7th, PEARL HARBOR DAY

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staninlowerAL

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Today is PEARL HARBOR DAY. It's the day to remember the tremendous damage and destruction sustained by the US Pacific Fleet, the Army Air Corps and facilities as well as the civilian infrastructure inflicted by the surprise Japanese attack on PEARL HARBOR. More than 2,400 died and many others were injured that day 84 YEARS AGO! MAY WE NEVER FORGET THAT FREEDOM IS NOT FREE!!! Stan
 
Sadly, the number of survivors of this day are dwindling quickly and before too long they will all be gone. It's up to us to remember their sacrifice. Stan
EDIT CNN reports 12 survivors and none able to attend the ceremony today.
 
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I've never forgotten and never will. Proud to have lowered the flag at our VFW/Amvets/Sons of Amvets post in Perry Michigan yesterday at dawn, before beginning our breakfast buffet. It's held every other Sunday through Mothers' Day. In November, we provide free eats to all veterans. The function is a big hit and we have a huge regular amount of vets attending, although open to all. Last year my uncle, who was a B-17 ball turret gunner passed away at the age of 98. Sure glad I made the trek to Georgia to spend some time with him before his health deteriorated.
 
Barebones said:
I've never forgotten and never will. Proud to have lowered the flag at our VFW/Amvets/Sons of Amvets post in Perry Michigan yesterday at dawn, before beginning our breakfast buffet. It's held every other Sunday through Mothers' Day. In November, we provide free eats to all veterans. The function is a big hit and we have a huge regular amount of vets attending, although open to all. Last year my uncle, who was a B-17 ball turret gunner passed away at the age of 98. Sure glad I made the trek to Georgia to spend some time with him before his health deteriorated.
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They are truly the Greatest Generation. From the beginning of this great country there have always been those who stepped up to defend and protect her. I've posted this before but I think it's fitting to remember their sacrifice. Thank you for your service also.
My uncle who was a POW died in the Philippines just before his 22nd birthday: https://farmallcub.com/community/threads/june-6th-d-day-81st-anniversary.118265/
 
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staninlowerAL said:
Sadly, the number of survivors of this day are dwindling quickly and before too long they will all be gone. It's up to us to remember their sacrifice. Stan
EDIT CNN reports 12 survivors and none able to attend the ceremony today.
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Any survivors would be at least 102 years old.
 
Barnyard said:
Any survivors would be at least 102 years old.
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My uncle, Van, who was a ball turret gunner would have been 100 years old January, 2026. No doubt, the greatest man I've ever met. Although the ball turret gunner was one of the most dangerous jobs in WWII - if not the most dangerous - he wanted it so much that he cheated the maximum height requirement by not standing tall when they measured him. He got the job! Fortunately, he entered the Army Air Force in 1945 and flew only one mission before the war ended. He was a mere 18 years old, when he began training. Hard to imagine anyone that determined today. He made a long career out of flying after the war being employed by Eastern Airlines.
 
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