www.CostaRicaTicas.com

That day awoke not only a country that would become grow to become a super power but it invoked a united world against invasion and tyranny. Costa Rica joined the alliance although this small country could do little to help the war effort.

"Costa Rica joined the Allies late in the war. The leftist administration of President Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia was hostile to Nazism, and introduced a number of measures to decrease German influence in the country. Costa Rica declared war on Japan the day after the attack on Pearl Harbour, and on Germany and Italy shortly afterwards. It allowed the United States to establish an airfield on Cocos Island."

Perhaps many of you are not aware of this so I thought it would be interesting for you to know.

Question: In this day's climate...could Americans take up the task if presented with a horrible attack. They did in 9-11. Can they do it in today's climate? Don't know.

Just food for thought.

I marvel at the bravery of those so-young sailors on the ships at Pearl Harbor 70 years ago. Indeed...A sleeping giant was awoken. Our prosperous nation since then can be attributed to that of another beginning of sacrifice. The Civil War and WW1 preceded. So many lives that were lost.

Just paying tribute to those who passed the baton.

Circus

I was very surprised at the lack of mention of this today. I said something about it on another site, but other than that you are the first person I've heard say anything about it. Can't even imagine what it must have been like on that day.

Thirdworld.......it was valor, bravery, independence and love of country. It was a part of our history that except for a few that were sucking on the system....most men and women citizens took responsibility to take care of themselves, family and friends. From all over the world they came to live the American dream. Sadly to say.....those days may soon be over. It's not a certain political party, it is the decay of this country by it's citizens who no longer care to contribute....only to become takers. And...also forgot or are ignorant of the history that brought forth this nation.

Thank you gentlemen for posting and contributing to this post and reminding/granting us a moment of reflection in honor of the brave men and women that day at Pearl Harbor.


If it can be argued that tribulation and afflictions are treasure in their nature....in that they season, mature and bring a man closer to Providence.....then whom among us would not suffer for a moral cause.

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http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/20 ... -years-ago

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Semper Fi: In yesterday's MSNBC:

By msnbc.com staff and wire reports
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- Under calm skies 70 years to the day of the attack on Pearl Harbor, about 120 survivors gathered Wednesday to mark the anniversary with ceremonies that began with a moment of silence for the 2,400 Americans who lost their lives.

And towards the end, it came with an announcement that seemed inevitable: The Pearl Harbor Survivors Association will disband on Dec. 31.

Association President William Muehleib cited the age and poor health of remaining members.

"It was time. Some of the requirements became a burden," Muehleib said after the ceremony.

The association has 2,700 members but there are an estimated 7,000 to 8,000 Pearl Harbor survivors. Local chapters will function as long as they have members and survivors can gather socially, but they will no longer have a formal, national group that organizes an annual trip for the anniversary.

The moment of silence came just before 8 a.m., when the first Japanese planes launched their attack. The survivors were joined by Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, military leaders and civilians at a ceremony in Pearl Harbor.

"You the survivors, as well as those who were lost, earned with your blood, with your sacrifice, a legacy you have passed on to those who followed," Mabus said.

Altogether 3,000 people attended the event at a site overlooking the sunken USS Arizona and the white memorial that straddles the battleship.

In a statement, President Barack Obama hailed veterans of the bombing and proclaimed Wednesday as "National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day."

NBC's Stephanie Stanton reports.
"Their tenacity helped define the Greatest Generation and their valor fortified all who served during World War II. As a nation, we look to December 7, 1941, to draw strength from the example set by these patriots and to honor all who have sacrificed for our freedoms," he said.

Also this week, five ash scattering and interment ceremonies are being held for five survivors whose cremated remains are returning to Pearl Harbor after their deaths.

NBC Video: 2001, 1991, 1981 ceremonies revisited

On Tuesday, an urn containing the ashes of Lee Soucy was placed on his battleship, the USS Utah, which is lying on its side near the place where it sank. The ashes of Vernon Olsen, who was on the Arizona during the attack, will be placed on his ship late Wednesday.

The U.S. lost 12 vessels that day, but the Arizona and the Utah are the only ones still sitting in the harbor. The attack brought the United States into World War II.

The ashes of three other survivors will be scattered in the water in separate ceremonies this week.

PhotoBlog: Images from 70 years ago

USS Utah survivor Gilbert Meyer said he comes back each year to see his shipmates entombed in the battleship which rests not far from where it sank off Ford Island.

advertisementMeyer, 88, recalled his ship rolling over after being hit by a torpedo and seeing Japanese planes dropping bombs. When the planes began showing machine gun fire, he knew it was time to move.

"That really got my attention so I got in the water and swam ashore," he said.

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SEMPER FI ,I sent an attachment to many of my friends yesterday. With the lurer out there, I have to be careful what I post here. Thanks. Circus for remining everyone.

Thanks Seahawk:

You and me have not crossed trails in several years. I hope that you are doing well. I do not know why you have to be careful about posting.

Srilm: God bless your grandfather...he was a brave man.

I just hope that many of the last couple of generations will acknowledge the bravery of the men and women that stood to fight that perilous day. Unfortunately, the history books in most of our horrible education system no longer give appropriate credit to our soldiers in past wars.

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