Pearl Harbor and the U.S.S. Missouri -Arizona Memorial

Many thanks to our friends Pam and Ray for all of the lovely photos in this post.
Silas giving a completely accidental "salute" as we prepare to learn more about the site of the ill fated U.S.S. Oklahoma and it's crew, which was docked in the same location on Sunday morning December 7, 1941. Over 1200 unsuspecting died that day off Ford Island. Only 26 crewmen survived. In addition to the lives lost, several impressively massive vessels (including the USS Arizona) were destroyed. The U.S. thusly entered WWII.Noah, John and Pam standing near a very large brown and gold shell casing. John and Pam looking prepared to step into the next available secret service positions.
That is only the bridge to cross over to the Battleship (where you read .S.S. Missouri..) The battleship to our right.
Us on deck.
Ray and John looking "aft". Ray is the program manager of the work John is here to do. He is also a Major General in the Air Force.
Looking forward. You do not want to be in the way here.
Silas sitting in the blue "command" seat. Action in 3 wars was directed from this seat. It's a scary seat to sit in.

Silas, Noah, and me, observing the site of the kamakazie pilot crash, where only the smallest of dents were left on the side of this huge battleship.
Noah and I on opposite ends of the "interested" spectrum, listening to the guide as he tells us about this spot on deck of the Missouri where the peace agreement was signed, putting an end to WWII. The Missouri was then moved to the site where the U.S. entry into WWII officially began, here at Pearl Harbor, memorializing both the U.S. entry to the war, and the Peace agreement.
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Enjoying an open air dinner together at Hickam airforce base. Thanks to Pam and Ray! Mahalo!