Dec. 7th. 1941

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Dec 8, 2011 | 05:26 AM

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tseekins

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Originally Posted by Old93junk

The Greatest Generation is passing into the sunset with each passing day, until all that will be left is stories and newsreels.

Their sacrifice and bravery should never be forgotten, if you have a story about a relative that served, share it here.

Everyone should know before the last voice of those days falls silent.

Funny you mention this Dave. A caption in today's paper said that a Pearl Harbor survivors group is being disbanded effective 12-31-2011 due to health and lack of living members to participate.

Throughout my day yesterday, I was stopping and asking younger people if they knew or understood the historical significance of Dec 7, 1941. Most said no. How fricken sad. I fear that the sacrifices of the greatest generation will be forgotten once our generation has passed.

Dec 8, 2011 | 12:47 PM

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I bet it would surprise you how many young folks can't name the currant vice president is.
If dec. 7th is not on a popular video game many will never hear or think about it.