Am I the only one...

[redman555]

That starts feeling depressed the closer it gets to Dec 7th?  It's same with 9-11 for me to....


-BigBOBCH

[Tupac]

That starts feeling depressed the closer it gets to Dec 7th?  It's same with 9-11 for me to....


-BigBOBCH

It seems like I'm the only one who even notices it here, with the exception of a couple other WW2 history geeks like myself that im acquainted with.

In my dual credit history class last year on september 1st (70 year mark of ww2 starting) I was the only one who knew the day had any significance........


So yes, it makes me sad. It makes me more sad that people dont remember important days like this though.

[Jayhawk]

There are certain events that are really important, but you can't expect people to remember the date of every single important event of WWII, or of every war for a matter of fact.  Don't get upset if your classmates can't date the start of WWII.  Without looking it up, can you tell me the start date of The Revolutionary War, the Civil War, WWI, Vietnam, Korea, First Gulf, Afghanistan, Iraq?  If you want, use the opportunity to educate and give perspective, but don't get on a high horse because you know the date.

I don't think there is a reason to be depressed on December 7th.  To me, it's a reminder of the service men and women of WWII.  The glass is half full.

[LLogann]

I live right outside of World Trade......... World Trade can kiss my ares........... 

Dec 7th should be a national Holiday.

<SALUTE>   

That starts feeling depressed the closer it gets to Dec 7th?  It's same with 9-11 for me to....


-BigBOBCH

[LLogann]

All year long I ask people about what holiday Dec 7th is...................

It seems like I'm the only one who even notices it here, with the exception of a couple other WW2 history geeks like myself that im acquainted with.

Most don't know!

<S> USN <S> 

[Tupac]

July 28 1914 for ww1, June 25th 1950 for korea and April 19th 1775 for revolutionary war are the only ones I know.

You've made your point, good sir.

[Pigslilspaz]

My Great Grandfather's twin brother was on the Arizona. Managed to jump into the ocean in time before he was killed. Received a Purple Heart as a destroyer gunner.

[adam1]

My Great Grandfather's twin brother was on the Arizona. Managed to jump into the ocean in time before he was killed. Received a Purple Heart as a destroyer gunner.

  My Grandfather's friend was a top turret gunner on a B-17G of the 306th Bomb Group. He went to Berlin twice, said the flak was so thick, you could

     walk on it. My Mom's friend was a radioman aboard the destroyer USS Tucker, stationed at Pearl Harbor during the attack. He helped his friend
     
   man an anti-aircraft gun.

[ozrocker]

All year long I ask people about what holiday Dec 7th is...................

Most don't know!

<S> USN <S> 

Holiday? Far from a Holiday. A Holiday is celebrated. We don't celebrate a day which we were attacked.
We have solemn ceremonies on Dec.7. Not joyous celebrations, which we have on a "Holiday"

                                                                                                                         <S> Oz

[Serenity]

My grandmother was supposed to attend brunch on board one of the vessels, but woke up with a head-ache...

[Simaril]

We don't live in a society that values history. Just the way it is. "Ancient" for most is something before the 70s. Its painful to realize how few know which war involved Hitler and which one the Kaiser.

I have a coworker who has a doctorate, but knew nothing about Midway.

[zack1234]

thats because he is a ignorant selfish idiot
I work with people who quote wikaidiot

[Simaril]

thats because he is a ignorant selfish idiot

Actually, not at all. All around good guy - just (like most americans) doesn't appreciate the past.

[zack1234]

 

[SWkiljoy]

well yes, but no at the same time. Goin to hopefully pass my drivers test this time, hit a cone the last. Now the thing is...i get to take my maneuverability test in the snow..