My dad always would tell me about Pearl Harbor. He was there twice. Once with my mom and once alone. He felt very impressed by the significance of the sacred grounds where so many lost lives while serving our country. I was so sad the whole time. I just felt unhappy that mankind can do these things to each other. It did not make me feel better that we got them back-- I just felt more sad. Scott felt better that we got them back, that we fought Hitler, I guess I wish we had got involved sooner. I thought about all the wives, sweethearts, moms, dads, sisters, brothers, children back home that never had the change to finish life
with the one they loved. War is yucky. I am very glad that I live in a country that fights for freedom and against evil but it is still very sad. You could see oil leaking from the Arizona. I thought it was interesting that the park service and the Navy work together there. It is a beautiful monument. I did not know that men have chosen to be buried there after they died, years later to be placed at sea with the friends that fell so long ago. I had my picture taken in the same spot my mom and dad stood in the 80s by the big anchor that was blasted far away. I think if I ever go there again I would like to rent the head set and learn a little more about it all and have some time alone to reflect. It was nice to have Taylor and Sami there to keep me hopeful for the future and not so sad about what happened so long ago. I think it is important that we remember the past and the sacrifice that people have made for us. I'm glad we went.
My dad always would tell me about Pearl Harbor. He was there twice. Once with my mom and once alone. He felt very impressed by the significance of the sacred grounds where so many lost lives while serving our country. I was so sad the whole time. I just felt unhappy that mankind can do these things to each other. It did not make me feel better that we got them back-- I just felt more sad. Scott felt better that we got them back, that we fought Hitler, I guess I wish we had got involved sooner. I thought about all the wives, sweethearts, moms, dads, sisters, brothers, children back home that never had the change to finish life 
with the one they loved. War is yucky. I am very glad that I live in a country that fights for freedom and against evil but it is still very sad. You could see oil leaking from the Arizona. I thought it was interesting that the park service and the Navy work together there. It is a beautiful monument. I did not know that men have chosen to be buried there after they died, years later to be placed at sea with the friends that fell so long ago. I had my picture taken in the same spot my mom and dad stood in the 80s by the big anchor that was blasted far away. I think if I ever go there again I would like to rent the head set and learn a little more about it all and have some time alone to reflect. It was nice to have Taylor and Sami there to keep me hopeful for the future and not so sad about what happened so long ago. I think it is important that we remember the past and the sacrifice that people have made for us. I'm glad we went.
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Wow your pictures form Hawaii are beautiful. Hawaii is my dream vacation I hope that I get ot got here someday before I die. I would feel really humbled to go see Pearl Harbor. I am jealous that you are there!!
Scott looks so happy eating his loco moco. :0) I heart Koa!
Yes, war is "yucky." :)
Helping you decorate sounds magnificent! Even just thinking about winter makes me excited for the seasons. We must plan many things to attend.
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