Survivors are rescued off the USS West Virginia on December 7, 1941
Seventy years ago today, Japan executed a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. It was one of the defining events of the 20th century, marking the entry of the U.S. into World War II and costing thousands of American lives.
Spend some time today on the website of the Naval History and Heritage Command, which has extensive resources including photos and oral histories documenting this pivotal day. And give thanks to God for the heroism and sacrifice of the men who died that day defending our country and our freedoms.
And remember to honor those who served in the past by honoring those who serve today. Tyranny and oppression are as alive today as they were seventy — or 700 — years ago. The men and women who have left home and family to put their lives on the line fighting against terrorism deserve our deepest respect. May God give them courage and protect them, and grant them a safe return to the people and the country they hold dear.
What do you think?
1:05 am
Dad was there that day. Minimal losses to his ship, one killed and several injured. We learned early, it was a hard subject. Grand kids asked and he would try. He never got thru the chapter on his duties after the attack. He was assigned to a detail recovering bodies. He tried, and then the room would go silent. Only twice did I hear some description of that ordeal before is became too difficult. He took the pain of those memories with him. I still pray the Lord has comforted him with the peace he never found here.
11:25 am
Amen.
Shalom.