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National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2008

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Real Estate Sales Representative with A1 Connection Realty, Inc.


National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2008



Stars and Stripes



I visited Hawaii in 2005 and had the honor of visiting Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona.  Here is a collection of photos I took that day.





Pearl Harbor

USS Arizona



The memorial was built in 1961 as a tribute to all the men and women who lost their lives on that historic day. The memorial is 184-feet long and carefully crosses over the Arizona's mid-section. Openings along the both sides of the memorial afford a dramatic view of the ship resting on the floor of the harbor. A marble-walled chapel at the far end of the memorial lists the names off all the sailors entombed here.

When visiting Pearl Harbor it is a must to visit the USS Arizona Memorial.  Built in 1961, it is a tribute to all the men and women who lost their lives on taht day in history.  The memorial itself is 184 feet long and crosses over the mid-section of the Arizona.  Openings on both sides allow for a dramatic view of the ship resting on the floor of the harbor.  A chapel at the far end with a marble wall with the engraved list of names of all the sailors entombed here. There is also a list of survivors who have had their remains interred with their shipmates.

Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Bob,

Pearl Harbor needs to be remembered, and this is the anniversary of that attack. Thanks for the very well done tribute. :)

Steve

Dec 07, 2008 10:29 AM
Kenneth Cole
Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com... - Staten Island, NY
NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Bob, I only see one photo, is it my computer or is your blog not complete?  Sorry, it's my computer.  I got it.  Good job.

Dec 07, 2008 10:59 AM
Valerie Osterhoudt
Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT
ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Bob.. Thank you for posting this.. We should never forget that day... Or in my case, always remember that day. I wasn't born yet, when that happened.

Great slide of pictures, Bob.. you did a great job.

valerie osterhoudt

Dec 07, 2008 12:18 PM
Nancy Larson
I am a licensed referral agent in NJ - Hutchinson Island, FL

My parents use to tell me stories about that day....almost resembles 9-11.

Dec 07, 2008 02:18 PM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Nice tribute.  Thank you.

Dec 07, 2008 02:58 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Bob, You are right about Pearl Harbor needing to be remembered. Good post! Thanks for sharing...

~~~~ Merry Christmas ~~~~

Dec 07, 2008 07:43 PM
Harold "Hal" Place
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

Morning Bob,

Great post Bob. The slide presentation is a nice one, however I have to say the Main, top picture is awesome.

Pearl Harbor is remembered today and hopefully will always be.

Dec 08, 2008 12:56 AM
Bob Cumiskey
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL
US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor

Steve - I'm glad you liked my tribute to Pearl Harbor.  Thanks for commenting.


Kenneth - For some reason Photobucket doesn't always load the slide show.  Not sure what that's all about.  It might be time for me to look for another photo sharing site.  Thank you for commenting.

 

Valerie - Thank you for the compliments and for commenting.  Pearl Harbor like 9-11 is hard to forget.

Dec 08, 2008 09:08 AM
Bob Cumiskey
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL
US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor

Nancy - I remember lots of old movies and books I had seen or read on the topic.  It was a dream come true to be able to actually visit Pearl Harbor.  Thank you for commenting.

Susan - Thank you for commenting.


Michael - I don't think it will ever be forgotten.  It's a part of our history, and what made us what we are today.  Thanks for your comments.


Hal -  Thank you for commenting and the compliments.  That top picture is my favorite also. 

 

 

 

Dec 08, 2008 09:12 AM
Kenneth Cole
Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com... - Staten Island, NY
NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Bob: check out www.mydeo.com, you can try it for 30 days free.  I use it for video see me fly my model airplane at http://www.mydeo.com/videorequest.asp?XID=8507&CID=226009

Dec 08, 2008 11:02 PM
Bob Cumiskey
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL
US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor

Kenneth - Thanks for the info.  I will definitely check it out.  That was a pretty good video, and you sure know how to handle that plane.  Great job.

Dec 08, 2008 11:58 PM
Cristal Drake
Prudential California Realty - Fullerton, CA
Realtor - Fullerton Real Estate

I have been there. Pretty amazing and so surreal!  It is so sad.

Dec 09, 2008 04:41 PM
Bob Cumiskey
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL
US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor

Cristol - Yes, it is very amazing and surreal.  It demands quiet and respect.  I found myself talking in whispers and hushed tones. 

Dec 09, 2008 11:16 PM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

Hawaii is one of seven states that I have not been to. I cannot convince myself to fly for such a long time over water because I like to look out the windows and watch the ground go by. Maybe I just need to take a Stephen King novel with me, or maybe a cruise to Hawaii. Hmmmm.

Dec 10, 2008 10:27 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Bob, I have never been there, it gives me chills just thinking about it. Thank you for the remembrance,

Dec 10, 2008 01:36 PM
Bob Cumiskey
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL
US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor

Russel - Thank you for your comments.  Hawaii is well worth the long flight or even a cruise.  "The Stand" would be my choice to help pass the time.  Been a while since I did a re-read on that one.

Dec 10, 2008 11:26 PM
Bob Cumiskey
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL
US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor

Mary - I can understand your feelings.  You definitely get the feeling of being on hallowed grounds when there.  Thank you for commenting.

Dec 10, 2008 11:28 PM