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Zabo · 12-07-2010, 12:30 PM

69 years ago a whole island was targeted by a country that was blind with ambitions of dominating a vast sea at the cost of millions of lives.

69 years ago that country decided to awaken a sleeping giant with a sneak attack around 8AM on a sunday.

Admiral Yamamoto with ruthless cunning cut down thousands of helpless civilians and servicemen and women that day. His pilots, blinded by patriotism, showed little to no disregard for the sanctity of human life that day under the visage of Bushido.

And 69 years later not many that survived that horrible, barbaric, assault on American soil are around to sit and reflect about those friends that they lost. Those loved ones that they lost. Those fathers.. Mothers.. gone with a bomb from some crazed Japanese pilot who was lead around by the nose with a false sense of duty and 'honor'.

However..

After 69 years those that participated in the raid, and defended against it, now hold hands and celebrate this day as a day of mourning. And I ask that those service men and those family members who had a father or a mother, uncle , aunt, cousin.. who served during the 2nd world war to pause and reflect with us on what now can be seen as one of the most barbaric acts in human history.

While I type this it may read like I blame the Japanese. I do not. I only blame a few men at the top who met their end with due justice. I humbly bow to a people who, since that time in history have moved on and stand with us to denounce what happened.

The Japanese are a respectable people. Just like we are as Americans. Since that day it can be said that though it was a day of infamy.. it was also a day that started a new era for both of us as nations.

I ask that today.. you share a moment of silence with me for those who died on December 7th, 1941.

Sir Nuke · 12-07-2010, 12:44 PM

Amen Bro....

Da Hose · 12-07-2010, 12:48 PM

Well Stated!!!! God bless our soldiers then and today!:flag1:

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 12-07-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Da Hose

Well Stated!!!! God bless our soldiers then and today!:flag1:

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PoorMansCamaro · 12-07-2010, 01:06 PM

Pearl Harbor is a great place to visit.

2010 2-Tone · 12-07-2010, 01:07 PM

We all love them men and women that serve for this great country. They give us the freedom to do the things that most of us take for granted. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. I try to tell all of them this everytime I cross a serviceman and I hope that each of you will do the same. They do give up alot to give us the freedom we have.

AnnaBear@SpartaChevy · 12-07-2010, 01:21 PM

You got it.

Sasquatch · 12-07-2010, 01:25 PM

here's to all men and women who are and were there for our country. may your heroism never be forgotten.

67 Convertible · 12-07-2010, 01:40 PM

My Dad was drafted at 18 years old in the summer of 1942. He served as a gunner on the USS Canberra. His ship was hit with a torpedo (200 men lost) in the pacific and left in the middle of the ocean as a decoy. Eventually it was towed into harbor, patched and limped back to the east coast for permanent repair.

I'm now in my late 50's. I lost my Dad almost 2 years ago. He was my role model. I am the man I am today because of him. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him.....it was an honor to know him and have him for a father.

Please remember all the vets and current military who sacrifice so much for our freedom.

heRS · 12-07-2010, 01:49 PM

Z28RockStar · 12-07-2010, 01:49 PM

I bowed my head for minuets of silence upon waking this morning thinking of my Grandfather arriving just hours after the assault had ended. He was immediately put to work and made Navy at that time instead of Coast Guard he'd arrived as. This day was always heavy in his heart all of his days. Thank you all U.S. and allied armed forces past and present, POW/MIA you are not forgotten. I could not hold you all in any higher regard. God Bless. Thank you.

Z28RockStar · 12-07-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

My Dad was drafted at 18 years old in the summer of 1942. He served as a gunner on the USS Canberra. His ship was hit with a torpedo (200 men lost) in the pacific and left in the middle of the ocean as a decoy. Eventually it was towed into harbor, patched and limped back to the east coast for permanent repair.

I'm now in my late 50's. I lost my Dad almost 2 years ago. He was my role model. I am the man I am today because of him. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him.....it was an honor to know him and have him for a father.

Please remember all the vets and current military who sacrifice so much for our freedom.

+1 Amen Sir.

Michael_Js · 12-07-2010, 01:59 PM

In God's Peace & Comfort...
Amen

12-07-2010, 12:30 PM	#1
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	Pearl Harbor Day. 69 years ago a whole island was targeted by a country that was blind with ambitions of dominating a vast sea at the cost of millions of lives. 69 years ago that country decided to awaken a sleeping giant with a sneak attack around 8AM on a sunday. Admiral Yamamoto with ruthless cunning cut down thousands of helpless civilians and servicemen and women that day. His pilots, blinded by patriotism, showed little to no disregard for the sanctity of human life that day under the visage of Bushido. And 69 years later not many that survived that horrible, barbaric, assault on American soil are around to sit and reflect about those friends that they lost. Those loved ones that they lost. Those fathers.. Mothers.. gone with a bomb from some crazed Japanese pilot who was lead around by the nose with a false sense of duty and 'honor'. However.. After 69 years those that participated in the raid, and defended against it, now hold hands and celebrate this day as a day of mourning. And I ask that those service men and those family members who had a father or a mother, uncle , aunt, cousin.. who served during the 2nd world war to pause and reflect with us on what now can be seen as one of the most barbaric acts in human history. While I type this it may read like I blame the Japanese. I do not. I only blame a few men at the top who met their end with due justice. I humbly bow to a people who, since that time in history have moved on and stand with us to denounce what happened. The Japanese are a respectable people. Just like we are as Americans. Since that day it can be said that though it was a day of infamy.. it was also a day that started a new era for both of us as nations. I ask that today.. you share a moment of silence with me for those who died on December 7th, 1941.

12-07-2010, 12:44 PM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,323 View My Garage	Amen Bro.... __________________

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67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,721	My Dad was drafted at 18 years old in the summer of 1942. He served as a gunner on the USS Canberra. His ship was hit with a torpedo (200 men lost) in the pacific and left in the middle of the ocean as a decoy. Eventually it was towed into harbor, patched and limped back to the east coast for permanent repair. I'm now in my late 50's. I lost my Dad almost 2 years ago. He was my role model. I am the man I am today because of him. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him.....it was an honor to know him and have him for a father. Please remember all the vets and current military who sacrifice so much for our freedom. __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

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Z28RockStar Drives: 2SS/RS CGM 6M, 2007 Harley Deluxe Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 1,981	I bowed my head for minuets of silence upon waking this morning thinking of my Grandfather arriving just hours after the assault had ended. He was immediately put to work and made Navy at that time instead of Coast Guard he'd arrived as. This day was always heavy in his heart all of his days. Thank you all U.S. and allied armed forces past and present, POW/MIA you are not forgotten. I could not hold you all in any higher regard. God Bless. Thank you. __________________ Who doesn't love puppies and beer? Last edited by Z28RockStar; 12-07-2010 at 02:08 PM.

12-07-2010, 01:07 PM	#6
2010 2-Tone Drives: 2010 RY 2SS with Custom Stripes Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jennings, La. Posts: 2,220 View My Garage	We all love them men and women that serve for this great country. They give us the freedom to do the things that most of us take for granted. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. I try to tell all of them this everytime I cross a serviceman and I hope that each of you will do the same. They do give up alot to give us the freedom we have.

12-07-2010, 01:21 PM	#7
AnnaBear@SpartaChevy Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Manual Synergy Grn Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sparta Chevrolet, Sparta, MI Posts: 2,108	You got it.

12-07-2010, 01:25 PM	#8
Sasquatch C5 THAKILYETI Drives: 2LTRS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 367	here's to all men and women who are and were there for our country. may your heroism never be forgotten.

12-07-2010, 01:59 PM	#13
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