PEARL HARBOR

PEARL HARBOR

The Flag that was on the Memorial

On Saturday we decided to get up early and go to Pearl Harbor. I have been there before, but Scott hadn't had that experience. It was very cool and I enjoyed hearing the history again. We were told to get there early so we could get tickets. We were a few minutes late and had to wait until the 10:00 a.m. session. It gave us plenty of time to look around at the museum and the gift shop. We also bought some food there and had a small breakfast.

Pearl Harbor is an amazingly sad story. It is a great part of our American History. I found it interesting and the memorial has a very spiritual feeling that presides there. To look at all the names on the wall of the memorial was touching.
The names of those who lost their lives on December 7th, 1941

We talked to the Park Ranger who told us a few cool stories about some of the men on the Arizona. There was a little bench that had recent deaths on the bench. I guess those who actually were on the Arizona that day and survived were able to have a special memorial if they wanted when they died. They would be cremated and then a special diver would actually dive into the Arizona Memorial and put the persons ashes inside with those who still rest there. He told us only 20 or so have done it but they would do it for anyone who wanted to be buried with those that died that day.
The Arizona

It was pretty cool to still see the oil from the Arizona still coming out after all these years. Although we were only on the Memorial for about 10-15 minutes, I was at awe at what happened here on December 7, 1941. This event brought the United States into World War II and changed the history of our Country. 1000 men are still entombed inside this great boat.

At the Museum

You can see the Memorial in the distance

The Arizona in the distance

Scott in front of the anchor

I was glad that we took some time to come and see this historic site. It reminded me of those great men and women who have fought for our freedom and still do fight today. I am grateful to have the freedom we do.