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Remembering Pearl Harbor

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Today is the anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and, for those of you that didn’t know this, National Geographic is one of the best resources on the web for information on Pearl Harbor. This year, they have an interactive map that lays out the timeline of the attacks, eye witness accounts from sailors that were there, photos, footage and more as a salute to those who gave their lives defending our country that fateful day in 1941.

December seventh of every year shall be known and designated as "Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day". It shall be a day on which to commemorate the sacrifice of more than two thousand citizens of the United States who were killed and more than one thousand citizens who were wounded when the Imperial Japanese Navy and Air Force attacked units of the armed forces of the United States stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This caused the United States to enter into World War II.
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My Dad was stationed somewhere in the Pacific at the time, doing something on some carrier. I can only imagine what life was like back in those days. Maybe I should contact the DoD someday and ask for transcripts of his military records and find out just what he was involved with.

A defining moment in world history, not just for the US.
 
Here's to Cousin J.J. Landry who is entombed in the Arizona. Thank god for men like you.
 
The Greatest Generation, where would we be without them.
We remember your sacrifice, as well as those of our active combat troops around the world.
 
My grandfather was on the Enterprise which was supposed to be at Pearl Harbor but had ran into engine problems at sea. The Enterprise was a main target for the Japanese and luckly they didn't have a chance to sink it.
 
My Grandfather was at Pearl Harbor, yet never once shared a story. I wonder how many times he thought about his friends and fellow militarymen that day.

It wasn't until my mother and I were going through photo books that we discovered this about him. He never mentioned it.

War is hell, thank god for those willing to enter it to save those who do not.
 
bpmurrGT said:
My grandfather was on the Enterprise which was supposed to be at Pearl Harbor but had ran into engine problems at sea. The Enterprise was a main target for the Japanese and luckly they didn't have a chance to sink it.
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Amazing ship - too bad they scrapped her out and didn't make her a museum.

Here is to the folks who served *cheers*.
 
My grandfather wasn't in the Pacific theatre at all, but was hand-to-hand combat in WWII. He never could talk about the things he experienced, but could only muster teary eyes when asked what he saw.

Cheers to those who choose to serve.
 
This thread is sacred. I can't add anything to this thread except great gratitude for those who sacrificed so much. (both those who lived and those who didn't)
 
Respect and all but I don't respect a website that resizes my browser and then will not allow my browser to max up until I close their website. That's just downright rude.
 
My grandfather was there too.

He was a radioman first class on the USS Helm (a destroyer), and they were taking the ship to be deguassed, going through the mouth of pearl, when the jap planes came in. He was standing on the deck, and he said you could make eye contact with the pilots. They dropped a couple of bombs but missed. He ran inside and typed out the first message, "japs attacking pearl this is no drill".

Since he wasn't officially ordered to send the message, someone else got the credit for sending the first message.

He's still with us, he was in the ER last night because he fell onto the toilet and broke the toilet bowl and had to get 26 staples in one side and 10 in the other, so he didn't get to go to the pearl harbor parade like normal.
 
Sorry to hear about the recent issues with your Grandfather, Cold_B, but glad that he survived those times. If you speak with him, tell him that some folks appreciate his service and thanks.
 
Damn, everyone's grandpa was there apparently.... were they having a massive secret party that day or what?
 
Well, considering it was 69 years ago, it's pretty rare to find people with Dads that served in those times, most people are younger (a guesstimate) so they're dealing with another generation in there, hence the Grandfathers.

I'm the 6th child in my family and I'm coming up on 44 myself. My Dad was born in 1917, joined the Navy in 1934, served during the whole war, stayed in after, then ended up in the Korean War as well then went into civil service afterwards till he passed in 1982.

Some of us are just old bastiges now I suppose. :D
 
Just finished watching The Pacific with my wife this week. There are no words.
 
If anyone gets a chance to go to Oahu it is a must to see the memorial and the Missouri. The memorial is so moving, stirring emotions of anger and sadness. Seeing the ship still to this day leaking fuel is amazing. I know because I was in the Air Force for 13 years and I was there twice in 2004 and 2008.

Then go over to the Missouri and see that ship. The way it is set up is that the Missouri is docked Southwest of the Arizona. It was set up this way to show people that war with Japan began with the sinking of the Arizona and then the unconditional surrender of Japan taking place on the Missouri ending the war. (behind turret number 1, starboard side (right side for all those not sure).

If any of you have grand parents or parents currently in the military or retired, you can have access to Hickam Air Field. When I was stationed there, one thing I noticed was that the hangers had holes. They (the military) never repaired them, these are the actual bullet holes from the Japanese planes that strafed the field back on that tragic day.

Served and never regretting it, I salute to all the service men and women and their families.
 
I have nothing but respect for anyone in the armed forces, especially the men and women that served in WWII, my grandparents on my mums side were in the military (my gran was a signal officer in the Army, and my granddad was in the Royal Marines and a member of Combined Operations, before they were known as Commandos), they were also friends with the guys that flew the dambuster raids.

I've been and visited the memorial at Pearl Harbour, and the Missouri, I made sure I took my hat off while I was there.
 
Dylan80 said:
Damn, everyone's grandpa was there apparently.... were they having a massive secret party that day or what?
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Mine was already in the service with the US Coast Guards before World War II started. He was stationed at the Chicago harbor. Poor guy had to fish so many bodies out of the river of people who commit suicide rather than be drafted to fight in the war. He told me he would have nightmares about these days for many years to come.

Cheers to the soldiers of World War II and every wars fought in the name of freedom and liberation from oppression - not just American soldiers, but soldiers around the world that shares our creed.
 
My family was in England at the time. My Grandfather was RAF while my Grandmother was experiencing the horrors of getting bombed every night in London. Neither one of them can tell a war story without breaking down into tears. Americans had a walk in the park compared to those who watched the war unfold in their back yards.
 
Blown 89 said:
My family was in England at the time. My Grandfather was RAF while my Grandmother was experiencing the horrors of getting bombed every night in London. Neither one of them can tell a war story without breaking down into tears. Americans had a walk in the park compared to those who watched the war unfold in their back yards.
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I will let my grandfather know. Thanks for the contribution to our day of remembrance.
 
My grandfather was at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked by the Japanese. In fact, we have always believed he was alive because of sheer, blind luck.

He was on stationed on one of the ships (which one I can no longer remember, but I'm sure my mother knows) but was sent off ship to help with supplies (which was not his job). While he was on shore, the attack occurred, and he lost most of his friends. His best friend and bunk mate was killed in the attack. Even 60 years after, he would still tear up when he described that day to me.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, he always bore a grudge against the Japanese. He even fussed at me when I was given my dad's old Toyota truck when I was 16 (many years ago). Even up to the time of his death a few years back, he still attended memorials of the event.

Rest in peace Grandpa.
 
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