Families still remember those who died at Pearl Harbor

Many gathered in Atchison Monday afternoon to remember those who lost their lives on Pearl Harbor 74 years ago.

“I’m thankful for the experiences that I had in the navy and I’m thankful that I am in pretty good health”, said Jack Evans, Pearl Harbor survivor.

Although they’re disappearing by the day, veterans of world war two were honored for the 74th anniversary of pearl harbor. ‘President Roosevelt declared war on Japan the day after Pearl Harbor. Six men from the U.S. Army, six from the U.S. Navy and the names of a wife and daughter.

Another survivor, who identified himself as Woody, shared his experience with a local media outlet. “I never thought I’d live to see a day like this”, Frank Levingston said.

He says because we’ve remain vigilant, “today’s armed forces are ready to answer the alarm bell”.

As the sun rose over Pearl Harbor, two veteran pilots poured whiskey into the watery grave where the USS Arizona had stood on the morning of December 7, 1941. When it was over, more than 2,300 Americans were dead, another 1,100 were wounded and five battleships including the USS Arizona were sunk or severely damaged.

Nicholson chronicled her account of that day in “Pearl Harbor Child”, a book that gives a child’s account of the attacks. “We did just exactly what we were told to do”, he said. “I believe we’re not far from the third world war”. “Our lives were spared so we can remember those who went on to glory”, she said. On Monday Snyder called the effort to preserve the Hoga “an incredible opportunity”, but also “a responsibility” to remember USA veterans and to retell history.

‘I was nine-years-old time, ‘ says Walter Schoenke, Pearl Harbor Survivor.

Of more than 16 million USA service members who fought in the war, fewer than 900,000 are still alive, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

David Dorris’ father was at Pearl Harbor during the attack.