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Scot_3 · 8 December 2014, 12:25 AM

Never forgotten, always grateful for the life my family has today and the hope we have for tomorrow.

bdex75 · 8 December 2014, 12:26 AM

Amen to that.

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teqp · 8 December 2014, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Scot_3

Never forgotten, always grateful for the life my family has today and the hope we have for tomorrow.

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Invictus Maneo · 8 December 2014, 12:41 AM

The day the world changed forever.

East Bay Rider · 8 December 2014, 03:07 AM

Welshwatchman · 8 December 2014, 03:31 AM

Certainly the turning point of WW II.

In the 24 months up to that point things were a little difficult to say the least, then the balance of power changed.

cop414 · 8 December 2014, 04:22 AM

gmh1013 · 8 December 2014, 05:28 AM

My uncle died on the Arizona .....my father was in Army in the Philippines in WW 2

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wantonebad · 8 December 2014, 05:33 AM

My grandfather was part of the force that liberated France. RIP gp Tom!

azguy · 8 December 2014, 06:07 AM

They are called the greatest generation for a reason

superdog · 8 December 2014, 08:11 AM

Potentially the most influential event in shaping the world as we see it today.

A day that should hold more significance is the US.

Glad it's being remembered here.

JohnBaker3 · 8 December 2014, 08:58 AM

12/7/1941

I attended the USCG Academy back in the late 60's. We were required to take a gunnery course on the use of 5 inch deck guns (left over from WW2).

Our course instructor was one CWO4 McDonald. A crusty old salt that sat down with us after class one day after class and told us this story:

He joined the Navy early in 1941; after graduating as a Seaman 3rd Class from boot camp, he was shipped off to the USS Arizona in Honolulu, HI.

On the evening of DEC 6th, his bunk mate wanted to go out and party but he had colors detail Sunday morning. McDonald said he would switch details with him and that his friend could sleep in....

Then next morning, just after 8 AM the Japanese attacked and the Arizona was one of the first ships hit. McDonald was still on the fantail when the bombs started to explode. He and 2 other young men were blown off the ship onto Ford Island; all were seriously hurt. His friend was killed because of where their berthing area was located....

He soon healed well enough to ship out again on another ship later in the war. After his enlistment ended, he joined the Coast Guard and didn't see action again until Vietnam.

Quite a lucky man; I am proud to have shaken his hand.

Be safe.

Widows Son · 8 December 2014, 09:04 AM

Dad was in HS in 1941, but joined the Navy in 43. Went to Great Lakes first, then to Pearl Harbor in 43. The place was still a mess then. Had some not so nice stories about what he saw on the islands in the pacific.

Hairdude1 · 8 December 2014, 09:37 AM

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They are called the greatest generation for a reason

Indeed!

HL65 · 8 December 2014, 10:29 AM

Rock · 8 December 2014, 10:55 AM

Pearl Harbour is a key event for Australians.
Up to that point, America was pursuing an 'isolationist' position and Australia was looking increasingly vulnerable to Japanese aggression in the Pacific.
The entry to the war by the USA (post Pearl Harbour) undoubtedly prevented the invasion of Australia (after the Battle of the Coral Sea & Midway) and what would have been a very protracted defence and resistance effort that would have resulted in hundreds of thousands of lives lost.
Regardless of the somewhat tardy response by the American government, Australians will always appreciate the sacrifice of the American servicemen. This is the reason that Australians have invariably responded to requests by the USA to fight beside them in various theatres since WW2.

gmh1013 · 8 December 2014, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by azguy

They are called the greatest generation for a reason

My father was one tough SOB but drinking did him in at 58 years old in 83.

hdrazor251 · 8 December 2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by azguy

They are called the greatest generation for a reason

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tfly212 · 8 December 2014, 02:25 PM

If you haven't read it...pick up "Unbroken". The horrors these heros endured is hard to read but they endured...and the little revenges they get along the way are amazing.

DIVER4USN · 8 December 2014, 05:20 PM

I live atop the mountain range (ko' olau) that the Japanese pilots used for cover in 1941.

Saw a F-22 this morning, at 0800...pretty surreal! I just wish he was here 73 years ago!!

8 December 2014, 12:25 AM	#1
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gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	My uncle died on the Arizona .....my father was in Army in the Philippines in WW 2 HUGHES, Lewis Burton Jr. S1c USN Alabama HUGHES, Marvin Austin PVT USMCR Texas HUGHEY, James Clynton S1c USN HUIE, Doyne Conley HA1c USN Missouri HULTMAN, Donald Standly PFC USMC Minnesota HUNTER, Rober

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JohnBaker3 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: John Baker III Location: Spring,Texas Watch: 1971 Red Sub Posts: 2,222	12/7/1941 I attended the USCG Academy back in the late 60's. We were required to take a gunnery course on the use of 5 inch deck guns (left over from WW2). Our course instructor was one CWO4 McDonald. A crusty old salt that sat down with us after class one day after class and told us this story: He joined the Navy early in 1941; after graduating as a Seaman 3rd Class from boot camp, he was shipped off to the USS Arizona in Honolulu, HI. On the evening of DEC 6th, his bunk mate wanted to go out and party but he had colors detail Sunday morning. McDonald said he would switch details with him and that his friend could sleep in.... Then next morning, just after 8 AM the Japanese attacked and the Arizona was one of the first ships hit. McDonald was still on the fantail when the bombs started to explode. He and 2 other young men were blown off the ship onto Ford Island; all were seriously hurt. His friend was killed because of where their berthing area was located.... He soon healed well enough to ship out again on another ship later in the war. After his enlistment ended, he joined the Coast Guard and didn't see action again until Vietnam. Quite a lucky man; I am proud to have shaken his hand. Be safe. __________________ As I've grown older, I've learned that pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing off everyone is a piece of cake.

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Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	Dad was in HS in 1941, but joined the Navy in 43. Went to Great Lakes first, then to Pearl Harbor in 43. The place was still a mess then. Had some not so nice stories about what he saw on the islands in the pacific.

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Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	Pearl Harbour is a key event for Australians. Up to that point, America was pursuing an 'isolationist' position and Australia was looking increasingly vulnerable to Japanese aggression in the Pacific. The entry to the war by the USA (post Pearl Harbour) undoubtedly prevented the invasion of Australia (after the Battle of the Coral Sea & Midway) and what would have been a very protracted defence and resistance effort that would have resulted in hundreds of thousands of lives lost. Regardless of the somewhat tardy response by the American government, Australians will always appreciate the sacrifice of the American servicemen. This is the reason that Australians have invariably responded to requests by the USA to fight beside them in various theatres since WW2. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

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tfly212 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Terry Location: New York City Watch: Daytona or BLNR Posts: 491	If you haven't read it...pick up "Unbroken". The horrors these heros endured is hard to read but they endured...and the little revenges they get along the way are amazing.

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DIVER4USN "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: JASON Location: Chesapeake, VA Watch: 116660 Posts: 183	I live atop the mountain range (ko' olau) that the Japanese pilots used for cover in 1941. Saw a F-22 this morning, at 0800...pretty surreal! I just wish he was here 73 years ago!!

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