Remembering Pearl Harbor
By Jim Lynch on Dec 7, 2007 in History, Our Military
Brian of Liberty Pundit wrote on his Iowa Voice blog last year, “It’s sad, but inevitable, I guess. What 300+ Japanese aircraft couldn’t do, time surely will.”
It has been 66 years since that “date which will live in infamy” and fewer survivors are able to attend each annual memorial service. Still, many of those who are able will mark this day.
Sphere: Related ContentThe USS Pennsylvania was among the last ships hit by Japanese bombs 66 years ago as it was dry-docked and not sitting in Battleship Row. The vessel escaped with moderate damage and set sail again after being repaired. Even so, 15 men aboard were killed and 38 men were wounded. Fourteen were judged missing in action.
The casualties added to the overall Pearl Harbor attack toll of 2,388 dead and 1,178 wounded. The shocking assault thrust the United States into World War II.
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This year, survivors and their family members are dedicating a new memorial for the USS Oklahoma, which lost 429 sailors and Marines—the second greatest loss of life among any of the battleships in Pearl Harbor.
About 18 of the estimated 90 living survivors who were aboard the USS Oklahoma were expected to join Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry and other dignitaries for the dedication of the $1.2 million memorial.
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