Seventy Year Anniversery of Pearl Harbor!

[Ruben A. Dhoedt]

Today is the seventy year milestone of the horrific attack on our paradise port of Pearl Harbor. May all the brave souls who were involved in the defense of that stronghold be blessed by God!

[Ray Merrell]

Sunday morning, December 7, everything changed. On December 8, the U.S. declared war on Japan, four days later, Germany and Italy declared war on the U.S. Said the United States: Right back at you!

[Kegler300]

As China announces it is preparing for war, we should never forget the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor...

[Ruben A. Dhoedt]

As well as the terror cells building here within our borders. We need to be on our guard at all times!

[Ray Merrell]

Copied from "Memories of World War II" by Reader's Digest.

GETTING READY FOR BATTLE: Hitler and Hirohito had to be stopped. With the horrors of Pearl Harbor fresh in our minds, we rolled up our sleeves and set off across two oceans-determined to put an end to the evil that threatened to swallow up the world.

The Date: The weeks following the bombing of Pearl Harbor and America's Declaration of War.

The Event: America mobilizes for battle.

The Place: Recruitment offices mobbed with men and women eager to do their part...factories gearing up to make the machines and munitions necessary for war.

The Memories: Tearful farewells to the ones we loved...the strange experiences of life in boot camp...pre-dawn forced marches and mess-hall food...meeting people from around the corner and across the country, all anxious to do their part to end the war.

[kaelobo]

My hats off to you Ray for your service , S/F

[doc h fmf]

Ray Iam Very Honored And Humble To Be In The Presence Of A True American Hero
Semper Fi And God Bless

Stephen Doc Hansen Hm3 Fmf