Remember Pearl Harbor

December 7th, 1941

"Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of American was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan ... The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. Very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu ... Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implication to the very life and safety of our nation. As commander in chief of the Army and Navy I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us"


God of the Ages,
In your sight nations rise and fall,
And pass through times of peril.
On this day we remember with gratitude
Those who died in defense of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941,
And all those who gave their lives in this nation's defense during the ensuing conflict
Hasten the day when there will be no more war,
And all your children will learn to live together as brothers and sisters,
In peace

For your own Name's sake,

Amen