That attack, which killed 2,390 sailors, airmen, soldiers and civilians, officially brought America into World War II. Until Sept. 11, 2001. The attack, at the time, was the deadliest on American soil (2,976 died that day). When war was declared on Japan the next day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt called it, “a date which will live in infamy…”
The picture taken above was from the brownie camera of a sailor who was on the USS QUAPAW ATF-11O. in Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. It is a time we need to take note of and pay tribute to those who died in this attack.
My father always remembered each of the WWII days when he was alive.
He served in the European Theater although his ship was diverted to the Phillipine Islands on his way home.
When he got home he was divorced because of things that happened while he was gone. Not a pleasant time, but it ended in him finding and marrying my mom.
To his death he was proud of serving his country and stood up for the men who served. I would need to do the same.
Thanks to all who did and do serve this wonderful country.
A lovely post, thank you for remembering.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you posted this tribute to your dad and his pride in his service and all off those who served in WWII. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for taking the time to read. Appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteFrances