“Yesterday, December 7, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy – the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.”
These words were spoken by Franklin D. Roosevelt one day after the brutal attack on Pearl Harbor. Also contained in this speech was a request for a formal declaration of war against Japan. Up until the attack, America had remained neutral in what is known as World War II.
Always Remember…
It’s been sixty-eight years
Since that fateful Sunday
When Pearl Harbor was bombed
And Japan asserted fear
Many were scared
And found themselves wondering
Just how much more we could bear.
The US responded with all it could muster
They responded with pride
This was no lackluster.
Our troops soon succeeded
And brought victory home
Japan had conceded
We stood strong through it all.
Today we remember those souls
Who fought for our very freedom
From Japan’s jungles to Normandy’s rocky shoals.
Never forget our veterans’ pride
As they fought to defend us
So we could still keep our stride.
Today, I honor those who fought in World War II so I could have a place to call home. Today, I honor those who who have fought and died for our country in the past, present, and future. Today, I honor those who still fight overseas so we can be free.
My thoughts and prayers go out to those military families who have lost loved ones because of war, be it World War II or today’s wars. My thoughts and prayers also go out to those military families who still have loved ones in service and are continuing to fight for our freedoms every day. You will always have my support, and with that, I send out a big:
THANK YOU!!!
