PEARL HARBOR - REMEMBERING THE DAY OF IMFAMY

Today marks the 69th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor which thrust The United States into World War II. Without warning the Imperial Japanese Navy under the command of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto attacked the Hawaiian Island of Oahu specifically the US Naval base of Pearl Harbor and the neighboring air fields in a devastating attack which began at approximately 8 AM local time.

On the day of remembrance we must first never forget the many who gave the last full measure on that terrible day and those who survived to fight and bring freedom to and entire world. Although it has been 69 years we must never forget the lessons learned from Pearl Harbor, the sacrifice made by so many and the willingness of those left behind to stay the course until complete victory was achieved. "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." - George Santayana

Ken Taylor