Skywatch Friday – Pearl Harbor Day

December 7 is a sacred day in America. That is the day that American fleet was attacked in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on that day in 1941. 3700 Americans were killed that day and the attack started World War II for America.

There were many ships damaged and sunk that day but the USS Arizona and its monument atop it symbolize the place to many. A few years ago I was fortunate enough to visit Pearl Harbor and the memorial. It is a sacred place especially since many sailors were entombed in the ship and are still there. So I didn’t take that many photographs while in the Memorial. It didn’t seem right.

The flag still flies over the USS Arizona.

The USS Missouri is anchored close by. The Japanese signed the terms of surrender during World War II on the deck of the ship. In the 1980’s it was brought out of mothballs during the Reagan buildup and recommissioned. My brother served proudly on the ship and I was fortunate enough to attend the recommissioning ceremony in San Francisco in May of 1986.

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13 thoughts on “Skywatch Friday – Pearl Harbor Day”

ladyfi December 7, 2017 at 9:50 am

A sombre day indeed.

rupam { xhobdo } December 7, 2017 at 10:00 pm

Great post. Awesome photos.

nancy chan December 7, 2017 at 10:29 pm

Thank you for sharing this sacred day with us. A beautiful memorial. I learnt about this in my history lesson.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) December 8, 2017 at 11:04 am

Lovely tribute post for the day…. I have also visited this monument and did not take pictures …for the same reasons.

Photo Cache December 8, 2017 at 11:20 am

Historic day!

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Driller's Place December 8, 2017 at 11:31 am

We’re going to Hawaii next summer and Pearl Harbor is on our agenda. I completely understand about the photography. Somehow it just seems uncomfortable.

Peter B December 8, 2017 at 11:37 am

A somber remembrance! I remember visiting some years ago and being moved by it.

Klara S December 8, 2017 at 4:15 pm

There are some places or events, when you just don’t take many photos. Your post is beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharing.

thomas December 9, 2017 at 5:55 am

nice tribute

Susie of Arabia December 10, 2017 at 5:13 am

I’m glad I got to take my mom to Hawaii and to visit Pearl Harbor while she was still able to enjoy traveling. I’ll never forget that trip. Thanks for this nice reminder post of this historic day.