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History Dec 7th 1941

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by A32Flathead, Dec 7, 2010.

  1. 29AVEE8
    Joined: Jun 28, 2008
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    To paraphrase a gentlemen of the era, "...a day that will live in infamy..."
     
  2. I just took my hat off and said a little something for the fallen.
     
  3. Deuces
    Joined: Nov 3, 2009
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    Deuces

    I will never forget!!.. :mad:
     

  4. The37Kid
    Joined: Apr 30, 2004
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    The day the world changed forever. God Bless all the Vets and their families.
     
  5. need louvers ?
    Joined: Nov 20, 2008
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    I will never forget...
     
  6. Joe T Creep
    Joined: Jan 1, 2003
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    My grandfather was a Pearl Harbor Survivor. I grew up marching in parades and folding flags and hanging out with a bunch of old guys. I didnt really appreciate those times because I was so young. I do now.

    Remember Pearl Harbor
    Keep America Alert
    PHSA
     
  7. big creep
    Joined: Feb 5, 2008
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    thanks for posting! i was posting a thread and you beat me by a few minutes, but i always remember. and if any of you get a chance, its a must stop to pay your respects!
     
  8. philly the greek
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    from so . cal.

    I spent a day at Pearl Harbor on a recent trip to Oahu. There is a museum there that was very interesting and something that should not be missed. I would have liked to have spent more time there before taking the boat to the memorial. It's a very moving place in history .
     
  9. big creep
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    yea i spent the whole day there! i even went to ford island and the mighty moe! it was so worth it!

     
  10. Deuces
    Joined: Nov 3, 2009
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    Deuces

    If it were me going, I would have brought a box of Kleenex.. :(
     
  11. El Caballo
    Joined: Mar 3, 2001
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    Thank you dad for going over to the Pacific.
     
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  12. big bad john
    Joined: Aug 11, 2010
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    ..........We will never forget............the brave people that die ......God bless
     
  13. Mike
    Joined: Mar 5, 2001
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    Haven't forgotten, never will.

    The U.S.S. Arizona's flagpole stands in the memorial cemetary here in Phoenix, I think I'll go and pay my respects after work.
     
  14. axe grinder
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  16. BobK49
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    My dad served in the ETO, France, and Germany. RIP Dad.

    My step-dad, now 92 years old, tried to enlist in the Army, on December 8th, and was turned down. They told him that with his broken nose they couldn't take him.

    He went to the Marine recruiter and they said, "We'll fix your nose."
    He served on Guadalcanal, Iwo, Saipan, and other theaters.

    They did! Semper Fi!

    Here's to both of my WWII heroes.
    Bob
     
  17. rick finch
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    Seeing the memorial in Pearl Harbor is a sobering experience :(....NEVER forget.
     
  18. Chevy54
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    A very important day in US history that should be even more observed then it is now! Watchin a History Channel special on it as I type, so sad and it all took place in approx 2hrs while killing over 2400 men....Never Forget!
     
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  19. I am posting here today to thank my Dad for Serving in WWII over in Europe
    15th Air Force
    464th Bomb Group
    777th Squadron
    B-24 Right Waist Gunner

    B-24 H "The Character"

    First 10 man crew in the 15th A.F. to return home with the same 10 men the started with and NO Purple Hearts.
    He was my hero - God rest his soul (gone 7 years now)
    But to him, the heros were those who did not come home
    Let us all NEVER FORGET THEIR SACRIFICE !!!!
    We are free today and sleep undisturbed at night because of their collective sacrifice
     
  20. High Life
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    If you ever wore a uniform, I thank you!
     
  21. ToddJ
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    Never Forget! Bless all who served, the survivors and those who gave their lives. And remember those who serve our country now! Thank you!
     
  22. rambler racer
    Joined: Sep 28, 2010
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    My grandma brother was killed on the USS Arizona so it means alot to me..
     
  23. I'll never forget!! I get a little choked up when I recall the sacrifices that my parent's generation made for us. My folks, both gone now, were in a movie theater in Los Angeles on December 7, 1941 when they got the word. The movie was stopped and the theater manager came up front and announced that all military personnel should return to their bases because Pearl Harbor, Hawaii had been attacked. It was a moment that changed their lives and one they spoke of often when I was growing up.

    My mother got a job at the Lockheed plant building P-38 fighters and my Dad's company converted their production over to some type of rocket launchers.

    One of the things I want to do before I leave this world is to visit the Arizona memorial at Pearl Harbor. As one previous poster mentioned, I think I will need a box of Kleenex.

    Knowing that the veterans who served during WWII are aging and passing on gives me a great feeling of loss. They are truly a national treasure. They all have a story and have earned the right to be honored and remembered.

    May God bless all our veterans and military personnel currently serving. I want you all to know how deeply I appreciate your service and sacrifice. We owe you everything.

    [​IMG]
     
  24. Engine-Ear
    Joined: Jun 12, 2008
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    I went outside to fly the flag earlier today...a neighbor walked by and simply gave me a thumbs up. He knew why.

    One nation, under God.
     
  25. George
    Joined: Jan 1, 2005
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    Here in Fla. we have Pearl Harbor Survivor licence plates. You occaisionally see them on Toyotas, Nissans, ect.:eek:
     
  26. 49ratfink
    Joined: Feb 8, 2004
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    from California

    my Pop signed up for the Army when he was 16 or 17 in 41 or 42. had to lie about his age. ended up in Japan. Came home with a Purple Heart from some shrapnel wounds. as a kid I remember we had a Japanese flag, a Luger pistol and some sort of sword.

    he never talked much about the war, but one time spoke of shooting flames in the bushes and all these burning enemy soldiers running out, then another time climbing on a tank and dropping in a grenade. War is hell. glad I missed it.
     

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