12-07-2014, 08:15 AM | #1 |
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December 7, 1941. We must never forget
Just like Septmber 11, 2001, we must never forget. I took this picture on Ford Island while on vacation in Hawaii. We rented this 5th Gen convertible and this started my transition from old school to new school Camaros. Ford Island is a very solemn place. If you visit Oahu in your lifetime, I highly recommend the USS Arizona Memorial and a trip to Ford Island before you do anything else on your trip. It puts everything in perspective.
God bless America.
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12-07-2014, 08:17 AM | #2 |
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Well done, Dan.
This year December 7 falls on a Sunday, just like it did in 1941.
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Great picture and very true. I want to visit the USS Missouri too.
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12-07-2014, 09:46 AM | #4 |
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never buy Mitsubishi they made the planes that were used in pearl harbor !!!!
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12-07-2014, 10:20 AM | #5 |
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I was stationed at Schofield Barracks in the early eightys,visited the memorial many times
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My grandfather fought in WWII, served as a Sailor on mostly oil tankers in the Pacific. Manned small cannons during his service, and even had to fight off some Japanese Zero's.
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Was just searching google under the images tab Dec 7 1941 & came here afterward.
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12-07-2014, 06:40 PM | #11 |
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i was in Hawaii and saw the USS arizona in 1986. Ironically, it was the year SPace Shuttle Challenger exploded and one of the astronaunts is buried in punch bowl cemetary. but yes, my Dad was a WWII veteran and was at Pearl Harbor too.
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12-07-2014, 06:42 PM | #12 |
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I've seen the memorial several times. It's a great way to pay respect to those that have sacrificed it all.
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Would like to see it one day. RIP to those lost on that day 73 years ago.
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Great post! Soon the WWII vets will no longer be around like my dad who served in the Navy. Take time to thank them if you meet one. God Bless America and all vets. Thank you!
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