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"Operation Z" - The Scars of War Are Still With Us

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Real Estate Agent with Century 21 Harris & Taylor

"Operation Z" - The Scars of War Are Still With Us

The attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on this date in 1941 was coded "Operation Z" by the Japanese Empire.

As we remember our few remaining World War II Veterans, let us keep in mind the scars of war that also affect so many.

I was born shortly after the war began, and never knew my father until he came home as a stranger in 1945.  We never shared that "special bond" that should have been there had we been together from the start of my life.

For that reason, I always give special thanks; not only to those beloved Veterans who fought for our freedom, but also to the families that endured, and also suffered the internal scars of war.

Does any war really have a winner?

Thank you Veterans, and your families for our freedom.

Operation Z

L'EST WE FORGET!

 

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Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Gary, as a Nation we will never forget this day.  And I also want to thank the Veterans for our freedom.

Dec 07, 2010 03:33 AM
Barb & Sal Dragotta
Macomb, MI
Macomb County Michigan

Gary...this a beautiful & heartfelt tribute to those who served;  and it is especially true of those family members that remained behind.  The statement "they also serve,who only stand & wait"   never rang as true as witnessed by your personal experiences & the similar experiences of the others in your shoes.

Have a great rest of the week.
Barb

Dec 07, 2010 06:42 AM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

My grandparents got married on that day and the very next day my grandfather was off to war. I do have to say that war changed a lot of families and especially this country.

Dec 07, 2010 11:16 PM