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Dec 07
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Today is the 68th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. May we have a moment of silence, please.
My friend David Wilson was there. He was a signal man on the U.S.S. Tennessee (BB-43). After a couple of years of visiting him at Hearthstone, David finally told us what he remembered of the day.
David passed away a few years back, but I have not forgotten his words or him.
My dad went into the Navy in 1944. He served aboard an LCI (Landing Craft Infantry) in the Philippines and the Indo-China area.
He is still alive today at 82 years old and he still remembers World War II.
The Korean War vets remember.
The Vietnam vets remember.
The Gulf War vets remember.
The Iraqi war vets remember.
Let us remember.
And what should we remember?
How about these for starters….
The world is a dangerous place. Not everyone is our friend.
Freedom is a gift and a treasure. It was purchased for us at a great price. Let us not squander our gift.
They gave so that we might have the lives we live today.
Let us live our lives in a manner which honors their sacrifice.
If you get the opportunity, do something nice for a veteran today. At least tell him or her, “thank you”.
Clint Bridges