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By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » Pearl Harbor Day

Hot Air » Blog Archive » Pearl Harbor Day — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 17:54:08 +0000

[...] I posted some reminiscences by survivors last month; listen here and here if you’re in the mood. National Geographic has a dynamite multimedia page about the attack and the VideoRay site has underwater footage from when its probe dived on the Arizona a few years ago. There’s a shot of a tube of toothpaste still inside a cup. [...]

By: JohnnyD

JohnnyD — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:08:16 +0000

My dad served as a medical orderly of a field hospital in the ETO. He landed on Omaha D+3. I imagine he saw his fair share of carnage because he never would talk about it. I was only able to get a few funny stories out of him. Like so many combat vets, he just clammed up and kept it inside. I had the chance to visit a static display of a field hospital in Reading PA last year. It was chilling to walk through and visualize what my dad saw and how how lived those years.

He’s been gone ten years now and I miss my dad terribly.

God bless all of our veterans.

By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » Audio: Pearl Harbor remembered

Hot Air » Blog Archive » Audio: Pearl Harbor remembered — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 19:44:06 +0000

[...] One of our readers so enjoyed the video of Harry Karp that he sent along the following audio recording of Harry L. Thompson, a relative of his who happened to be the commanding officer of the USS Nevada on December 7, 1941. The Nevada was the only battleship to get under way that morning and sustained damage so severe that the ship nearly sank. [...]

By: stikNstein….has no mercy » Blog Archive » Paying Tribute to those who protect us from evil

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 18:34:42 +0000

[...] Colin Powell God Bless our Veterans……Thanks for keeping us Safe and Free………. Great comments at Allah [...]

By: seejanemom

seejanemom — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 17:39:24 +0000

In an effort to save space, I have posted MY TRIBUTE HERE. TO MY GRANDFATHER (WWI VET --lied at 15 to get in the Navy), My father (Vietnam Vet-- MIA 1970), and my beloved HUNKY MARINE HUB... I love you all and cannot thank you enough for everyday gifts.

By: Squid Vicious

Squid Vicious — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 16:37:25 +0000

First, a big thanks to all who served or serve now.

Second, a quick story on “living history.” When I lived in Chicago, I went to the U-boat exhibit at the Natural History Museum. At the end of the tour, there was an old guy sitting there in a folding chair, wearing his VFW hat. I figured he was just an old vet with nowhere to go, so he hung around at the exhibit. Actually, it turned out that he was there when the u-505 was captured, and furthermore, he was one of the guys who risked his life to board the sinking submarine and capture its Enigma machine. Not only had this guy risked his life, but he helped to change the course of the war. Wow.

By: georgej

georgej — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 12:33:08 +0000

For those who served, thank you. And may we never forget.

As a personal aside, on Saturday afternoon, I was waiting for a prescription to be filled and I was wearing a ball cap that said “Marine Dad.”

A perfect stranger came up to me and asked if I was the father of a US Marine. To which I answered yes. He shook my hand and thanked *ME* for my son’s service.

I was surprised and a bit humbled. So, I thanked him on behalf of my son.

We, who really support the military (unlike the left who merely mouth the words), need to take heart. Tuesday’s election was NOT an expression of contempt for the military, unlike the summer and election of 1968. The Democratic Party would be making a serious mistake if they assume they have a mandate to surrender Iraq the way they surrendered Vietnam in December 1974.

By: The Wide Awake Cafe » Happy Veterans Day

The Wide Awake Cafe » Happy Veterans Day — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 06:29:09 +0000

[...] May God Bless all of America’s veterans today and always. [...]

By: Dawnsblood

Dawnsblood — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 05:37:17 +0000

Marshall J Karp speaks…..

He offers a an account of the Pearl Harbor attack… Let the video stand on its own. Thanks Hot Air. …

By: Texyank

Texyank — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 03:54:51 +0000

This should be mandatory viewing in all schools, every grade.

Thanks for filming and sharing.

God bless you Harry Karp

By: SunnyBrook

SunnyBrook — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 03:18:46 +0000

Amazingly detailed memories.

By: d1carter

d1carter — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 02:42:07 +0000

God bless you, Harry Karp. You represent what is the best of America.

By: Rose

Rose — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 01:22:21 +0000

My mom’s cousin who she was very close to died on the Arizona at Pearl Harbor. He could have gotten off in time but he tried to rescue a friend in sick bay and neither one made it out. My father was a SeaBee in the Phillipines. I really enjoy hearing his stories. This was a great generation, but I am glad that today we also have a generation of incredible young men and women who are still willing to protect the rest of us, even those in this country who don’t deserve their sacrifice.

By: “7.62mm Justice” » It Is The Soldier

“7.62mm Justice” » It Is The Soldier — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 01:13:36 +0000

[...] Happy Veterans Day: Hot Air Technorati tags: Veteran’s Day [...]

By: EFG

EFG — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 01:01:10 +0000

Good post. Great thing to watch this Veteran’s day.

24 minutes of living history from a primary source.

By: StuLongIsland

StuLongIsland — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 00:40:19 +0000

Bravo!

Too bad way back then we didn’t have this “instant” and “low cost” technology that any individual can own, and figure out how to master at home. Imagine all the hours of documentry each individual could create. We could have from the couch interviewed grandparents from WWI and so on. (Yes they had film but most people could not afford film equipment and processing at home.)

Perhaps while they are still here, ask them about their experience, document it all and put it on DVD and post to the net.

By: Tony737

Tony737 — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 00:31:20 +0000

Every day that you are free is Veteran’s Day.

Happy Veteran’s Day!
Happy Armistice Day!

I have enough lib friends to know that this day means about as much to them as Labor Day means to us, if not less.

By: Zorro

Zorro — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 23:17:11 +0000

I miss living down in Ft. Walton, talking with the old timers. And I’ve been tearing up all day too. Celebrating Veterans Day, Memorial Day, the 4th; those Holidays are right up there with Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Thanks to all who serve. God Bless you all.

By: ChrisIansNana

ChrisIansNana — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 23:12:20 +0000

Gave me chills!!!! Thank you!!!!! Speechless!!

By: SouthernGent

SouthernGent — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 22:57:44 +0000

I had problems watching as my eyes were tearing up so much.

Thank all of you veterans…thank you so much!

By: x95b10

x95b10 — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 22:43:04 +0000

Hooah!

By: Canadian Imperialist Running Dog

Canadian Imperialist Running Dog — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 22:42:52 +0000

It is the VETERAN, not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the VETERAN, not the courts
who has given us the right to keep and bear arms

It is the VETERAN, not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the VETERAN, not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.

It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the VETERAN, not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the VETERAN, who salutes the Flag,
and serves under the flag.

By: DAT60A3

DAT60A3 — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 22:32:21 +0000

Excellent! It is always hard to keep dry eyes during these presentations. I would like to extend a great “thanks” to all who have served and to those who have supported them as well as those continuing to carry the torch. May your God bless you all.

Greg
former CPT, U.S. Army

By: Mortis

Mortis — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 22:30:59 +0000

Holy smokes!

Thanks, AP!