Thread: Pearl Harbor

I grew up living acros the street from a guy who was stationed on Oahu on the day the Japanese bombed. He served out the rest of the war in Europe, and was at the Bulge. I also knew an old jewish woman down the block who was a survivor of the Wasau Ghetto. She lost all of her family there. Looking back, it is really a privilage to have known people like that.

In case there's anyone who feels that dropping the bomb on Japan (twice) was unjustified, here's a link for you;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unit_731

It's one of those things I almost wish I'd never heard of.

Feel guilty about dropping two atomic bombs on Japan I think not, anymore then I would feel guilty about blowing the entire Middle East away. Nothing is wrong with destroying sneaks who kill inoccent people. I am from NYC and saw and felt the effects of 9/11 first hand. The same cowardly tactics were employed by the Japs at Pearl Harbor. There is only one thing these people understand is a bullet to the head and to the head of every member of their families.

Originally Posted by RichZ

Feel guilty about dropping two atomic bombs on Japan I think not, anymore then I would feel guilty about blowing the entire Middle East away. Nothing is wrong with destroying sneaks who kill inoccent people. I am from NYC and saw and felt the effects of 9/11 first hand. The same cowardly tactics were employed by the Japs at Pearl Harbor. There is only one thing these people understand is a bullet to the head and to the head of every member of their families.

I agree with you completely.

Dont wanna get involved in the above argument, just wanna show my respect for the guys (and girls) of the US that helped bail us English out in WWII and lost their lives because of it.

My dad was just old enough to enlist when this happened. His brother was two years older. Both went down and enlisted on Dec. 9th after hearing about Pearl Harbor on the radio. My dad joined the Airborne Artillery, his brother the Rangers. Both saw action in Europe. Dad came back un-harmed after 4 years, his brother came back minus an eye and a hand from injuries (but with a beautiful British bride ). Their uncle was a prisoner of war in Germany. My dad and his brother built their homes next door to each other, their uncle down the road. They were always together and I grew up on plenty of war stories.

Dad has been gone 25 years, his brother 15. I still think about their commitment, especially every December 7 th. I have worn my Dad's wings on a chain around my neck every day since he passed.

Bless you Dad.

Tony Miller

I have worn my Dad's wings on a chain around my neck every day since he passed.

Bless you Dad.

Tony,

A beautiful sentiment. While I singled out Pearl Harbor, I try to always remember those who fight for our freedoms, regardless of the war or the situation. I know in today's conflicts there are a lot of opinions on whether we should be fighiting or not. That is not what this thread is all about. Regardless of whether we agree with what is happening in the world today or not, it doesn't change what a family or friend feels when a loved one returns covered by a flag.

God bless those who volunteer to fight for us now, in the past, and in the future.

RT

I have worn my Dad's wings on a chain around my neck every day since he passed.

Bless you Dad.

That was really intense for me... and what a tribute. Thanks for sharing it.