The Anniversary of the Surprise Attack on Pearl Harbor
December 7, 1941 A Day Which Will Live in Infamy
As we mark this anniversary of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor where 2,300 Americans lost their lives and WWII began in the Pacific for the United States, here is a link to a bunch of images I have never seen before about this historical event. I encourage you to click through and share this one. Great stuff from War History Online HERE.
We say as a group, “We will never forget,” and we shouldn’t. Such events like this should remain in our collective consciousness so that we do not allow such atrocities to be repeated. But as Merlin said in the movie Excalibur, “For it is the doom of men that they forget.”<iframe width="560" height="315" src="
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Today, let us not forget. Let us remember. Let us recall what happened and put history in the forefront of our minds. We do this not to chastise our past enemies but to ensure that we do not make new ones.
Let us be vigilant to the Neville Chamberlains of the world. Let us not ignore the warning signs. Let us be bold as lions to step up and resist aggressors before they are emboldened. Let us be the sheepdogs and shepherds guarding the flock. Where we encounter them, let us praise those who are already vigilant keeping the wolf off the doorstep, because we recognize we need them.
The sheepdog is loving and tender to those who love it, but it is a holy terror to those who threaten the ones he loves. Let us ensure we understand the men and women who stand ready to visit righteous violence on those who would do us harm are needed. They train for war, but they practice peace. That peace comes through a clear and open demonstration of battle prowess, not pleasant words. The bully doesn’t stop until someone breaks his nose. Let us make sure we recognize the bullies, and let us make sure they see that we have people ready to break their noses should the need arise.
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