"A Day That,"

[H]

exclaimed FD Roosevelt, "will live in infamy!"
The Empire of Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.
An eldest uncle, now some while deceased, spent the last month or so of the EOT of WWII in a stalag because this day (his birthdate) brought the United States officially into WWII; on the 8th of December we declared war on Japan and, subsequently, Nazi Germany declared war on the United States.

[Fozzer]

Yet another event in history which was so unnecessary, and caused so much death and destruction in its wake.

..and still it goes on...The madness of Humans.

Paul...A survivor from the WW2 Blitz on the City of London.

[hertzie]

But by getting America into the war the first step of liberating the Netherlands from Nazi-occupation was set! Still mighty thankful for what you did for us, America!!

hertzie.

[Tug002]

My father used to tell me about the buzz bombs over London that he saw when he was on shore leave while getting repairs to the ship he was on. He told me about the spitfire pilots that would go up to shoot them down and when they ran out of ammo use thier wing to knock them off course . Sounds like crazy times. It was watching them fly that gave him his desire to fly which he did latter in life. He and I spent many hours flying in the aircraft that he bought or built over the years . He and his friends bought a piece of land which they turned into an airport that is still in service to this day. CYSH

Keep smiling
Tug

[Apex]

I mark every 12.07 with a moment of private silence in remembrance. We must never forget.

[ViperPilot]

I think 12/07/1941 changed everyone's lives, in some form or another.

[Hawkeye07]

"It is a good thing that war is so horrible because we might otherwise become too fond of it." ~ CSA General Robert E. Lee

[Flying Trucker]

Hi Tug...

We have made many a visit by air to the Smith Falls Airport...wonderful spot...

http://www.smithsfallsflyingclub.com/

See the club has had their Christmas Dinner also...

[H]

Thanks for the response, folks...
I was surprised that I 'reminded' the first three of my relieving shift that morning. The older of them was somewhat shocked that hadn't realized it was a day, to quote him, "we forget too easily."

[FlexibleFlier]

It is sad but true that "those who forget history are doomed to repeat it." It seems we're not ever likely to stop the madness.

BTW, just to pick a nit, the correct quote is "A date that..."

[H]

BTW, just to pick a nit, the correct quote is "A date that..."

So noted -- better to remember the date than not give a fig...

[Tug002]

Hi Tug...

We have made many a visit by air to the Smith Falls Airport...wonderful spot...

http://www.smithsfallsflyingclub.com/

See the club has had their Christmas Dinner also...

Glad that you like the airport. Depending on your age you may have even met my father while he was still an active member ( His nickname was "Tuggy"). I dont get out to the airport much any more as most of the people that I knew are gone but from the pictures off thier website I see there are still a few of the older guys left that I know. Many happy memories for me out there, was always my fathers and my favorite place to go and spend time, either flying or just hanging out. My mother still has some photos of the airport from back in the early 60's. I will go to her house and see if I can find them. If I do I will scan them and post them on Photobucket for everyone that is interested to see.

Keep smiling
Tug

[Flying Trucker]

Great idea Tug...thanks...

[SG-19]

It I such a shame that mankind constantly repeats those days of infamy. Lest we forget.

[Fozzer]

I often wonder if a Woman (female) ever started a disastrous war which results in so much death and destruction?

...or is it only us stupid Blokes (males) that always persist in doing it?

Men start wars...Women go shopping for shoes.

Paul.... ...!