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The attack on Pearl Harbor. Been there a few times. Visited the memorial, very moving.
The attack on Pearl Harbor. Been there a few times. Visited the memorial, very moving.
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Wow, that's cool. Been along side the New Jersey underway when I was in, they are a awesome sight, and they look absolutely menacing out toward the horizon on the open ocean. My sister and her husband toured the Missouri when they were on their honeymoon. My sister and Brother-in-law were with me when touring the Yorktown and Laffey in Charleston SC. when we went to go down in one of the engine rooms the oil, grease, and bilge saltwater smell brought back a lot of memories. They said my eyes glassed over and a smile on my face.. Best visit was in 2007 when my son’s Scout Troop went to summer camp on the north shore. They then toured the USS Missouri (and we spent the night on her as well as the director conducted an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for my son on the fantail
I knew a man who had the flag that was on Oklahoma. He was very proud of it having served on the ship as a Corpsman or a Doctor. He was a retired surgeon.The USS Oklahoma memorial, across from the State Capitol Building in Oklahoma City.
The Oklahoma anchor historical monument at 1220 N Broadway in OKC.
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I haven't been to Pearl Harbor....... but its on my bucket list.
My "Wish List" during the 20 years I was in the Army.....
1. Hawaii
2. Alaska
3. Ft. Lewis, Washington
I probably knew from Day 1 in the Army being in Armored Cavalry and Heavy Artillery that my chances of getting an assignment to Hawaii or Alaska was slim to none. I put Ft. Lewis, Washington as my 3rd choice hoping I would get assigned to Ft. Lewis at least once in 20 years and drive to Alaska. Hopeful dreams for 20 years!
Gettysburg: absolutely heart rending.Three places that just get to me.
That pear Harbor memorial, Gettysburg and Normandy.
Stand at one of these sites early in the morning quiet is eerie.
I might add the Flight 93 site too for the reverence guests show when visiting.