JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #1 Posted December 8, 2014 Its a sad day again. But many will never know about Dec. 7th, in years to come. As I layed around today feeling like crap. Snoozing on and off and flipping through the channels. Not ONE WORD did I hear. And then I remembered, didnt the government make notice we wouldnt have anything said about this day any more? Not 100 percent sure, but I believe thats so. Regardless, I will be one never to forget. As my father was there that day. He joined the Navy in the summer of 41, a seventeen year old kid from Elizabeth, nj. No work, no jobs, so thats what pop did. Little did he knowcwhat was to follow. As he said to me and my brother many times over the years. How lucky he thought he was. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Aboard the battleship the USS Pennsylvania, gunners mate, turret 2. The main guns on the fore of the ship. well pop, I will never forget, and I will carry the banner of rememberence for you and your shipmates till I am no more. so to you dad, and all the old time sailors and servicemen that were there that day. I salute you all. You are part of americas greatest generation. 25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,126 #2 Posted December 8, 2014 God bless the USA 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #3 Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) CBS Sunday Morning did a short piece this morning on Pearl Harbor 73 years ago today; and NBC Nightly News had a piece on the USS Colorado (BB-45) that missed Pearl Harbor but saw the most days in action of the Battleships. I am currently reading a book on the brave USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413) that was lost in Leyte Gulf. It's a good read, Glenn. My dad was a "grunt" in the European Theater during WWII and made sure that my brother and I spent our duty on ships! Edited December 8, 2014 by shallowwatersailor 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 655 #4 Posted December 8, 2014 My Grandpa was there, and while Not stationed on the USS Arizona, he was on Board during the attack. I am proud to say that I have his medals, and commendations. I too am sad that they are not continuing the Pearl Harbor Ceremony... Several times today, I took time to say thank you to my grandpa, I know he's looking down and hopefully he's proud of what he see's , I certainly am proud to say he was my Grandpa! 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #5 Posted December 8, 2014 Grandpa and great uncle were in the Army at the time. Grandpa had double duty. He was a tank driver and he was a nurse. Yes nurse. When he was not actively driving the tank, they would put him in whatever "make shift" hospital to assist with any medical needs. Rob 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #6 Posted December 8, 2014 Three of my uncle's just happen to be of that age when the bombs hit. Actually yesterday my mom and me had this discussion about this. She told me you should have seen the look on gandma's and grandpa's face when the news hit home knowing that the three boys would be called up. They all three seen heavy battle but they all made it home thankfully. This is kind of why I buy American! 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,035 #7 Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) My Dad was in the Navy from 1941-1945 as an aviation mechanic. My uncle was on the Indianapolis when it went down. He was one of the fortunate survivors but never would talk about it. I have always wondered what incredible stories he must have had that he couldn't share. Edited December 8, 2014 by Racinbob 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 565 #8 Posted December 9, 2014 My dad...still kicking on his way to 92 years old...was in the AF as a bombardier flying on a B-24 out of Italy over the Alps. he was about 21 at the time and the OLDEST of the crew....the pilot being just 19 years old..... http://www.wwiimemorial.com/registry/search/pframe.asp?HonoreeID=1838015&popcount=1&tcount=1 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 655 #9 Posted December 10, 2014 Thought I would share... 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #10 Posted December 10, 2014 I had the privilege of visiting the Arizona memorial during our honeymoon in 2006. There were a few old timers on hand for conversation. Its a beautiful memorial. If you're lucky enough to make the trip please do so as it is deteriorating rapidly. What took my breath away was the video you have to watch before heading out to the memorial. It's a well documented account of the attack. Unfortunately it's portrayed in a manner which describes how Japan had to attack. As though they didn't have a choice. I approached a couple of those old timers w a WTF look. They simply said look around, Hawaii is practically owned by Japan . It's sad how our government allows this nonsense to go on. A total disservice to all those whom fought for our country. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #11 Posted December 10, 2014 My father was an Army medic, from 8 July 43, to 17 Aug. 45. He is 90 plus years now and I am very proud of his service. He was in 5 campains in Europe and has 5 Service Stars. When he was drafted he was a 18 year old farm boy from western Pa. that was never more than 15 miles from the farm. He did his duity without carrying a weapon ( not allowed noncombative) and only recived combat pay for the last pay that he was in Europe. Was with the 30th , 120th Inf. assigned to the machine gunners and morters. We all In this country have a GREAT responsibility and graitude to these men and women, dead or alive for the great country that we live in. To me that was the greatest generation, not to take anything away from all the other service men and women that have served. Bob proud son 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
