Thank you for your service.

God bless them all, and the ones lost then and since. We may never see their like again.

Please see the interviews above of the Paearl Harbor survivors. Unbelievable stories. My Father was at Schofield Barracks in Ranger training when it was straffed. With the 21st ID went into New Guinea on the the Philipines. Many amphib landings and repelled many bonzai attacks. 3 years of combat, Malaria. No leave for the entire war. Became a Post Commander of Post 5 Dayton Ohio. I also knew a WWII vet at my American Legion Post who took out a Japanese tank by climbing on it while under fire and put a grenade down the hatch. Another guy still living in Atlanta was a nose gunner on a B-24. Made bombing runs on Japanese and shot down a fighter trying to take off to defend the airfield when the Americans surprised em. Had three uncles in the Navy got attacked by Kamakazi's. Mother had a cousin in Bataan survived the march and 3 years in Japanese prison camp. Wife's Dad got a silver star for spotting a Japanese cave gun. He was in a canvas covered Piper. Called in the coord's and the USA Artillary blew em up. There were some tough as nails people back then. And every one was a hard worker, productive citizen and nice as can be to anybody who also was a hard worker and a productive citizen. None that I know filed claim on claim against the gubmint for benies. None got a pension except the Bataan Veteran. Not a one of them could abide by a "lazy good for nuttin layabout" as they called em. Yet understood tough times and were generous to folks who really were hurting and needed help. They truly were the greatest generation. Get to know some if you can. Very interesting people.

America's finest generation? Without question. All of us born since owe everything to you. God speed and God bless to all of those at Pearl.

God Bless these men when on December 7th - the waters in Pearl Harbor ran dark with their blood and the blood of their fellow shipmates - our countrymen. For surely it was with raised hand as they stepped forward and said in strong voice, "I am here...I am ready...take me." It was in those hours as they fought side by side - this Greatest Generation was forged by the might and dedication of their convictions to one and other - to their Mothers and Fathers, sisters and brothers - you and me. Our America.

Let them now rest their thoughts in the arms of a gentle Pearl Harbor where their fellow shipmates lay. Together, they fought valiantly and with honor. They saved our America. They saved us. Rest easy good and brave men. The battle won. Our honor – our country restored. Rest easy.

To all those who have served in defense of our country, Thank you for your service.

And in memory of those who gave all they had including their life, we owe you a debt that we can never repay but know that you will never be forgotten. At least by one young American who still oves his country.

Know that I will tell your story to my child and will make sure she knows of your sacrifice.

May you rest in piece knowing you did your job well.

We all owe these men our thanks but also we have a duty to remember why our country waited until it was attacked before it responded to Japanese agression all over the world. An interesting article on this can be found here

Thank you and all vetrans for your service. This was an amazing experience to survive. I think daily about those who have and those who are serving. God bless each of you, and your families.

My Mom was 7yrs old and living on base in Hawaii....We have a dress of hers with about 10bullett holes in it from Japanese planes just shooting at anything and everything. She and my grandmother hid in the hallway of their home on base and both made it out alive...thank god.

I too believe this is the greatest generation of Americans...I was lucky enough to hold a job for yrs where I was in contact with these Veterans on a daily basis....they never complain, they are proud they were able to fight for such a great country...God Bless every one of you...I love you all!!!

thanks for all you did for this great Nation!!

The men and women that served in the military in WW II deserve the moniker "The Greatest Generation". They were called upon to make sacrifices big and small for their country. They did not shy away from the call but courageously heeded it, leaving behind homes and families and loved ones to serve their country in far away parts of the world. Today we set aside a special day to thank all of you and to remember your service to the country: those who died in the attack, those who died during the war, those who were disabled during service, to all of the servicemen and servicewomen who have passed away since the war, and to all that survive to this day. We set aside time today to say "thank you" but remember that our thanks goes out to you every day that we continue to live free.

wow the things the men and women did in the time of need back then !!! what a unbelivible bunch of heros, and yet the young kids of today are not told about such things in the schools they attend ?? so sad, and the worst part is that teacher in the class room is most likely told to not dicuss it ?? i will always teach and preserve the acts of 1941 on up to the day they came home, they still have horrible night mares of the actions of that day, my dad jumps off the couch in the middle of the day screaming BACK IN THE FOX HOLE NOW NOW NOW !!! HE WOULD BE 91 !!! GOD BLESS ALL THAT SERVED THE GREATEST PLACE ON EARTH THE U.S.A. THANK YOU !!!!