This entry is long overdue. My uncle George passed away just days before last year's Pearl Harbor day celebration. He was a war hero, a Pearl Harbor survivor aboard the USS Oklahoma battleship. We were most fortunate last year to be able to spend some time with him and his wonderful family in connection with the dedication of a very special memorial to the men who died aboard his ship. It was a moving ceremony some 66 years after the attack where 429 sailors and Marines died aboard the Okie, and we were so honored to be among those witnessing the dedication and remembering those who served during that tragic time. Though we don't see our Hawaiian branch of the family very much, they are always in our thoughts and prayers and know that, like us, they miss that awesome guy very much. Rest in peace Uncle George.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Uncle George passes
This entry is long overdue. My uncle George passed away just days before last year's Pearl Harbor day celebration. He was a war hero, a Pearl Harbor survivor aboard the USS Oklahoma battleship. We were most fortunate last year to be able to spend some time with him and his wonderful family in connection with the dedication of a very special memorial to the men who died aboard his ship. It was a moving ceremony some 66 years after the attack where 429 sailors and Marines died aboard the Okie, and we were so honored to be among those witnessing the dedication and remembering those who served during that tragic time. Though we don't see our Hawaiian branch of the family very much, they are always in our thoughts and prayers and know that, like us, they miss that awesome guy very much. Rest in peace Uncle George.
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