December 7th

idahoskunk

idahoskunk

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Today marks Pearl Harbor Day -- December 7, 1941, 70 years ago today.
The World War II generation are now nearly gone with very few left.
Lets not forget their sacrifice.



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A day that will live in infamy. Thanks to all who served.
(Tough for me to forget this one... it's also my birthday. ;) )
 
Thanks for posting this. My uncle was in Germany and France. Served for a few years and was in a German prison camp for two of them. He was in the death march and escaped. Saw a lot of people killed. He was reliving it to me today because of today's occasion.
 
Their sacrifices are not forgotten! My grandfather was a Lancaster pilot (seen below) for the Royal Australian Air Force in WWII. Gave 'em a taste of their own medicine...

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Well remembered Skunk ... and well said ... "Lest we Forget" in memory and in gratitude from across the pond ...
 
My grandpa served the Marines in the south pacific during WWII, may we never forget the greatest generation and their [and all who serve] sacrifices.
 
My Father was with landing group Acorn 21,South Pacific.He used to call me every year on this day.RIP
 
my dad was a naval aviator / fighter instructor, he enlisted the day after pearl harbor.


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i think we all should toast those as well as all the rest in harms way (except for garth and the busse shop who can't drink cause they are making our knives) and i can't think of a better day or night to do it. here's tipping my glass to all our warriors right now!!!

and post pics if you have them for all to see!.

occupy my bar!!!!!







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My father always remembered this day; he enlisted in the Navy shortly after and served in the South Pacific. His older brother, my Uncle, served with the Army in France and Germany. They were my inspiration to serve years later.
 
My Grandfather was a pearl harbor survivor...I grew up going to survivor functions. Every time he spoke of it he weeped for his lost friends... He taught me love for country and family and how to make Knives from old saw mill blades. Greatest man I ever knew...I miss him dearly
 
My Dad was a Navy man, all the way, because of Pearl Harbor. One of my uncles brought home a Bronze Star for action in the Pacific. My other uncle "Flew the Hump" in Burma. Not a generation to ever, ever forget!

And salutes also to all of our other warriors in harm's way and those who serve and have served. Never forget! :thumbup:
 
My grandfather served in the Army during WWII. France and Germany. Many thanks to all of your fathers, uncles and grandfathers.
 
My grandfather was a tank driver in WWII, an artillery spotter in Korea, and a comptroller in Vietnam. 26 years in the Army from Private to Lieutenant Colonel. He is resting in Arlington National Cemetary now. He is missed by all who knew him.
 
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