Know what today is?????????? - The Firearms Forum

ka64 · 12-07-2012, 08:48 AM

God Bless..............

MSGT-R · 12-07-2012, 09:25 AM

Yes I do; our base is having a ceremony for the Sailor of the Year award too.

I always remember; a large portion of America does not.

cpttango30 · 12-07-2012, 10:04 AM

Slap a Jap day...

Sorry that was not PC of me.

It is the day that will live in infamy...

red14 · 12-07-2012, 10:06 AM

Lest we forget.

Many have.

flintlock · 12-07-2012, 10:10 AM

Yes I do. I had the honor of once meeting a gentleman who had received the Medal of Honor for his service at Pearl Harbor. At the time he was the oldest living recipient. I was pleased to see that there was an Honor Flight to get some of the old vets back to Pearl Harbor this year.

MSGT-R · 12-07-2012, 10:15 AM

There will be much of that here in San Diego today; the Sub Base is right below the Rosecrans National Cemetary.

dons2346 · 12-07-2012, 10:41 AM

I worked with a Pearl Harbor survivor. He put in his 20 in the Navy and then went to work for the government. He was there when I got there and was still working when I retired 20 years later.

aa1911 · 12-07-2012, 11:04 AM

Anyone who attacks America like that will feel the wrath!

We will nuke you or hunt you down and shoot you in the face.

45nut · 12-07-2012, 11:12 AM

A date that will live in infamy. I read those words at the new WWII Memorial last weekend and when I read those words I always hear it in Roosevelt's voice from the radio broadcast.

aa1911 · 12-07-2012, 11:21 AM

I got to see Pearl Harbor for the first time end of Sept this year; didn't get time to go to the museum for the full tour and all, but got to fly over it on the way in and out of HI.

glad to finally see it with my own eyes. Not sure I want to go to NY NY though, too crowded for my liking!

Never forget

cutter · 12-07-2012, 11:24 AM

Never ever forget December 7, 1941 A day that will live in infamy!!!
God Bless all those that did not survive and God Bless all those that rose to the occasion.

Maine04657 · 12-07-2012, 11:30 AM

This was the day that made my grandfather lie about his age and join the Navy.

Let us never forget those who have served or why they do it..

time2shoot · 12-07-2012, 11:50 AM

The day 2,335 us sailers died for there country,and 1,143 wounded.
63 civilions where killed and 35 wounded.

Ya I know what day it is. Sadly over half of the us people don't relize it.

sub-moa · 12-07-2012, 11:53 AM

Buy American !

time2shoot · 12-07-2012, 11:55 AM

got to visit the memorial when i was over in Hawii,
watched as a dive team placed some ones ashess at the sight.
There last wish was to joine his ship mates.

MSGT-R · 12-07-2012, 12:54 PM

I re-enlisted aboard the USS Arizona Memorial once. We were all there before it opened to the public. I got that strong, strange feeling that I was being watched from behind.. I had been there a couple of times, but never when it was closed to the public.

The flag that was run up the pole that day is still in a shadow box on my mantle.

carver · 12-07-2012, 01:00 PM

Can't forget it, it's my birthday! And would you believe my brother, and sister (twins), were born on 11-11.

sub-moa · 12-07-2012, 02:34 PM

Happy birthday carver hope you have many more. BTW my wife's b-day was yesterday.

mjp28 · 12-08-2012, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dons2346

I worked with a Pearl Harbor survivor. He put in his 20 in the Navy and then went to work for the government. He was there when I got there and was still working when I retired 20 years later.

I worked down the mill with a few Pearl Harbor survivors and many, many WWII, Korea and Viet Nam veterns. Most all very special people.
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I was also lucky enough to see the the Arizona Memorial in 1979 with my wife and her mom and dad who was a very decorated WWII Army Master Sergeant in so many hell holes in the Pacific. That's why he liked Hawai'i, an R&R from chaos.

The Arizona Memorial is amazing, you can see the whole outline of the ship, the big gun turret hollow circles....and the occasional oil droplets coming to the surface.

Also a LOT of Jap visitors there too!

IShootBack · 12-08-2012, 09:10 PM

Growing up, my parents talked about it every year. They were both in their mid 20"s when it happened and they were greatly impaced by it. My mom would sometimes cry as she thought of all the lost lives and the brutality of the attack. I think she had a cousin that passed there that day but I'm not certain.

I remember every year. I stop throughout the day to pray for those who are currently in the armed forces protecting our freedom.

12-07-2012, 08:48 AM	#1
ka64 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Michigan Contributor Posts: 1,412	Know what today is?????????? God Bless.............. -->

12-07-2012, 09:25 AM	#2
MSGT-R Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 901	Re: Know what today is?????????? Yes I do; our base is having a ceremony for the Sailor of the Year award too. I always remember; a large portion of America does not. __________________ If you suck, go back to the range.

12-07-2012, 10:04 AM	#3
cpttango30 Former Guest Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Contributor Posts: 3,071	Re: Know what today is?????????? Slap a Jap day... Sorry that was not PC of me. It is the day that will live in infamy...

12-07-2012, 10:06 AM	#4
red14 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N FLA Posts: 3,914	Re: Know what today is?????????? Lest we forget. Many have. __________________ I never argue, I state my opinion, and support my position.

12-07-2012, 10:10 AM	#5
flintlock Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Upstate NY Contributor Posts: 896	Re: Know what today is?????????? Yes I do. I had the honor of once meeting a gentleman who had received the Medal of Honor for his service at Pearl Harbor. At the time he was the oldest living recipient. I was pleased to see that there was an Honor Flight to get some of the old vets back to Pearl Harbor this year.

12-07-2012, 10:15 AM	#6
MSGT-R Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 901	Re: Know what today is?????????? There will be much of that here in San Diego today; the Sub Base is right below the Rosecrans National Cemetary. __________________ If you suck, go back to the range.

12-07-2012, 10:41 AM	#7
dons2346 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Move between WA and points south Contributor Posts: 1,415	Re: Know what today is?????????? I worked with a Pearl Harbor survivor. He put in his 20 in the Navy and then went to work for the government. He was there when I got there and was still working when I retired 20 years later. __________________ "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." --Thomas Jefferson, letter to Peter Carr, 1785

12-07-2012, 11:04 AM	#8
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,113	Re: Know what today is?????????? Anyone who attacks America like that will feel the wrath! We will nuke you or hunt you down and shoot you in the face. __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

12-07-2012, 11:12 AM	#9
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Re: Know what today is?????????? A date that will live in infamy. I read those words at the new WWII Memorial last weekend and when I read those words I always hear it in Roosevelt's voice from the radio broadcast. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO*

12-07-2012, 11:21 AM	#10
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,113	Re: Know what today is?????????? I got to see Pearl Harbor for the first time end of Sept this year; didn't get time to go to the museum for the full tour and all, but got to fly over it on the way in and out of HI. glad to finally see it with my own eyes. Not sure I want to go to NY NY though, too crowded for my liking! Never forget __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

12-07-2012, 11:24 AM	#11
cutter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 630	Re: Know what today is?????????? Never ever forget December 7, 1941 A day that will live in infamy!!! God Bless all those that did not survive and God Bless all those that rose to the occasion.

12-07-2012, 11:30 AM	#12
Maine04657 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 329	Re: Know what today is?????????? This was the day that made my grandfather lie about his age and join the Navy. Let us never forget those who have served or why they do it.. __________________ "If you carry a gun, people call you paranoid. That's ridiculous. If I have a gun, what in the hell do I have to be paranoid about?" Clint Smith

12-07-2012, 11:50 AM	#13
time2shoot Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brandon SD Contributor Posts: 2,600	Re: Know what today is?????????? The day 2,335 us sailers died for there country,and 1,143 wounded. 63 civilions where killed and 35 wounded. Ya I know what day it is. Sadly over half of the us people don't relize it. __________________ I AM A VETERAN MY OATH OF ENLISTMENT HAS NO EXPIRATION DATE!

12-07-2012, 11:53 AM	#14
sub-moa V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 395	Re: Know what today is?????????? Buy American ! __________________ "America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln

12-07-2012, 11:55 AM	#15
time2shoot Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brandon SD Contributor Posts: 2,600	Re: Know what today is?????????? got to visit the memorial when i was over in Hawii, watched as a dive team placed some ones ashess at the sight. There last wish was to joine his ship mates. __________________ I AM A VETERAN MY OATH OF ENLISTMENT HAS NO EXPIRATION DATE!

12-07-2012, 12:54 PM	#16
MSGT-R Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 901	Re: Know what today is?????????? I re-enlisted aboard the USS Arizona Memorial once. We were all there before it opened to the public. I got that strong, strange feeling that I was being watched from behind.. I had been there a couple of times, but never when it was closed to the public. The flag that was run up the pole that day is still in a shadow box on my mantle. __________________ If you suck, go back to the range.

12-07-2012, 01:00 PM	#17
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,280	Re: Know what today is?????????? Can't forget it, it's my birthday! And would you believe my brother, and sister (twins), were born on 11-11. __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

12-07-2012, 02:34 PM	#18
sub-moa V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 395	Re: Know what today is?????????? Happy birthday carver hope you have many more. BTW my wife's b-day was yesterday. __________________ "America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln

12-08-2012, 09:10 PM	#20
IShootBack Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,306	Re: Know what today is?????????? Growing up, my parents talked about it every year. They were both in their mid 20"s when it happened and they were greatly impaced by it. My mom would sometimes cry as she thought of all the lost lives and the brutality of the attack. I think she had a cousin that passed there that day but I'm not certain. I remember every year. I stop throughout the day to pray for those who are currently in the armed forces protecting our freedom. __________________ "The Lord is a warrior, the Lord is his name." Exodus15:3