Remembrance Day ~ 75th Pearl Harbor Commemoration

Once again I have a ton of catching up to do, but I want to pause this morning to remember Pearl Harbor.  We are back in Hawaii and there are a lot of activities commemorating the "day that will live in infamy." It's a beautiful December day here on Oahu, much like it was 75 years ago. 

USAToday had an interesting article this morning featuring the five remaining USS Arizona survivors.  Four are here taking part in the anniversary ceremonies.  The remains of two survivors who passed away this year will be interred in the Arizona's wreckage today.

These brave men, all now in their 90s, embody what it means to be an American.  They were 19-22 year olds.  The same age as college students who just a month ago needed a safe room because they couldn't handle the disappointment of the election outcome.  These young men were men.  Several of them were injured in the attack but they all continued to serve throughout the war.  One of the survivors and one who passed away this year also served in the Korean War.

The theme for the events is "Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future."  We are quickly saying goodbye to the Greatest Generation.  May we all be inspired to be better Americans and make our nation a better place.