Comments on: December 7, 1941 – 80 Years and We Still Remember

By: Anne Sandler

Anne Sandler — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 20:39:52 +0000

By: photobyjohnbo

photobyjohnbo — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 04:25:44 +0000

In reply to Anne Sandler.It is the least we can do to honor those of the greatest generation.

By: Anne Sandler

Anne Sandler — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 03:24:36 +0000

Thank you John for remembering and honoring the lives lost with this post.

By: photobyjohnbo

photobyjohnbo — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 23:18:01 +0000

In reply to Lookoom.Indeed. It is a somber remembrance of the tragic events that would unfold for the next four years.

By: Lookoom

Lookoom — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 23:13:01 +0000

The whole bay still carries the emotion around this cruel moment. When I visited the site on my last day in Hawaii, the shuttles had unfortunately stopped, but even from the shore I could feel the emotion.

By: Terri Webster Schrandt

Terri Webster Schrandt — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 23:08:06 +0000

In reply to photobyjohnbo.That's good to know. We may head to Scottsdale early next year for a visit! I'll have to check that out.

By: photobyjohnbo

photobyjohnbo — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 21:56:01 +0000

In reply to pattimoed.Thank you. I can see why those shipmates chose to join their shipmates there.

By: photobyjohnbo

photobyjohnbo — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 21:53:57 +0000

In reply to Terri Webster Schrandt.Every year, I think about Pearl Harbor and the sacrifices made. I just discovered today that there is a USS Arizona memorial in Scottsdale. We will have to visit there so I can share the images next year.

By: pattimoed

pattimoed — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 21:50:12 +0000

Fascinating post, John. Wonderful details. I had no idea that survivors could be laid to rest on the same ships that sank on that day. It’s amazing that oil is still leaking into the bay after all these years.

By: Terri Webster Schrandt

Terri Webster Schrandt — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 18:52:36 +0000

Stunning images to highlight a poignant reminder of the day the US entered WWII, John. You captured the essence of the memorial and the solemnity of the moments to honor this day in history. I love that last image of the flag as you look up from the memorial. We visited the Arizona in January 2006. I had no idea it is considered a national park and everything is free (or donation). The theater presentation is informative, but then to go out on the boat and stand over the site is awe-inspiring and emotional. I also saw the oil still bubbling up as that grim reminder of the terror the crew must have felt before it was all over. Thank you for sharing this today and taking the time to remaster your images.