Monday, December 8, 2014

Remember Pearl Harbor


Pearl habor (Hawaii)

Pearl Habor

Pearl Habor Survivor Honored for Identifying Unknown Dead

uss arizona pearl harbor | 1932: USS Arizona BB-39 seen in drydock at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Picture of dramatic sinking of USS ARIZONA, with the loss of 1,177 lives, during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, the event that brought about U.S. involvement in World War II. The picture is taken looking from the side of the USS Arizona. To the left you can Number Two 14″/45 triple gun turret pointing forward. The supporting structure for the gun director tripod has collapsed and the tripod is tilting forward towards the front of the ship giving the wreck its distinct...

On 7 December 1941 at 7:55 a. m. the Japanese deliberately attacked Pearl Harbor Naval Base. More than 2700 soldiers, sailors, marines and civilians gave their lives on this "Day of Infamy." The USS Arizona is the final resting place for many of the ship's 1,177 crewmen who lost their lives.
USS Arizona Memorial - Pearl Harbor, Hawaii




USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii

USS Arizona Memorial (USA). 'It's hard not to be moved by the realization you are standing over the watery grave of more than 1000 sailors. Roughly half of the US servicemen who died during the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1945, were killed on the USS Arizona.




USS Arizona Memorial (USA). 'It's hard not to be moved by the realization you are standing over the watery grave of more than 1000 sailors. Roughly half of the US servicemen who died during the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1945, were killed on the USS Arizona.' http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/honolulu-and-waikiki/sights/monument/uss-arizona-memorial

The story of the only man awarded the Medal of Honor for combat on December 7, 1941. December 7, 2007 – Medal of Honor recipient Lt. John Finn (Ret.) pays his respects to the Sailors and Marines killed aboard USS Arizona during the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Finn received the Medal of Honor in recognition of heroism and distinguished service during the Japanese attack. Photo Credit: Chief Mass Communication Specialist David Rush/U.S. Navy


Pearl Harbor ~ December 7, 1941 my Al was on his way to Pearl habor and left San Francisco on Dec. 6 on Dec 7th they recieved word to turn around and come home.



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