I urge all Federal agencies, interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the flag of the United States at half staff this December 7 in honor of those who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor. I encourage all Americans to observe this solemn occasion with appropriate ceremonies and activities. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 7, 2006, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The Congress, by Public Law 103-308, as amended, has designated December 7 of each year as "National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day." Like generations before, we will answer history's call with confidence, confront threats to our way of life, and build a more peaceful world for our children and grandchildren. Roosevelt declared, "We are going to win the war and we are going to win the peace that follows." In the 21st century, freedom is again under attack, and young Americans have stepped forward to serve in a global war on terror that will secure our liberty and determine the destiny of millions around the world. Their selfless service helped deliver a great victory for the cause of freedom and, ultimately, transformed adversaries into the closest of friends.Īfter the devastating attacks on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. The Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service attacked the neutral United States at Naval Station Pearl Harbor near Honolulu. 23, 1994, designated December 7 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, the first then being recognized on Dec. We pledge to always remember the character and sacrifice of the brave individuals at Pearl Harbor. A joint resolution passed by the United States Congress and signed by President Bill Clinton on Aug. In the days that followed, our grief turned to resolution, and America embarked on a mission to defeat two of the most ruthless regimes the world has ever known. Though our Pacific Fleet was nearly destroyed, our citizens were inspired by the great acts of heroism from those who survived and from those who did not. On that peaceful Sunday morning, our country suffered a vicious, unprovoked attack that changed the course of history.
On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we think of those who died on December 7, 1941, and honor all those who sacrificed for our liberty during World War II. Sixty-five years ago, more than 2,400 Americans lost their lives in a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2006Ī Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
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The full list of casualties is available from the National Park Service.National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2006 (Text Only) This list was compiled by Ray Emory, National Historian for the Navy for the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association with additional research by Arthur Schreier. Jr., AAF 2nd Lieutenant (Hartford)įrom USS Enterprise, shot down by friendly fire attempting to make a night landing: Horan, Vincent M., AAF Corporal (Stamford) Wegrzyn, Felix S., AAF Private (Bridgeport) Luntta, John Kallervo, USN S1c (Colinsville)
Reeves, Thomas James, USN CRE (Thomaston) This year, the National Park Service and the United States Navy host the 79th National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day commemoration. Seeley, William Eugene, USN S1c (New London) This day helps us recognize our freedom and honor the brave individuals who lost their lives during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Orzech, Stanislaus Joseph, USN S2c (Meriden) See more ideas about pearl harbor, remembrance day, pearl harbor day. Lanquette, Henry John, USN Cox (Wallingford) Explore America Celebrates's board 'National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day' on Pinterest. Gosselin, Edward W., USNR Ensign (Hamden) The known list of Connecticut Men killed at Pearl Harbor (hometown):Ĭarlson, Henry Ludwig, USN SK3c (Norwich) Taps was played by Art Atwood, Jr., Post 7330, and Tom Wills, Post 5157, while a small boat was lowered to Steele Brook by Mickey Corcoran, Watertown-Oakville Veterans’ Council, and a wreath was laid by Paul Garceau of Post 5157 beneath the plaque on the Pearl Harbor Bridge that honors local veteran, Art Schreier, who survived that devastating surprise attack. As each name was read by Post 7330 Chaplain Joe Ostroski, a bell was rung by Ken Lukowski, also from Post 7330. Sponsored by Oakville American Legion Post 195, Oakville VFW Post 7330, and Watertown VFW Post 5157, the memorial included a reading of the names of Connecticut men who perished on December 7, 1941. Since 1994, this annual event commemorates the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed during the attack as well as the 1,178 who were wounded. On Monday, December 7, 2020, a small group gathered on the Oakville Green to honor and remember those who died 79 years ago on a Sunday morning in Hawaii.