Go Out and Listen

Today is the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. It is also the day which the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association officially stated that it would cease to exist at the end of the month. I was saddened when i heard the news, but it makes sense. The dwindling amount of 80-something and 90-something year olds in the organization are quickly dying off and those who are not dead are often home bound or in a care facility. Its crazy to think that in my lifetime I am witnessing the death of the World War II veterans. I remember the 60th anniversary like it was yesterday. So I would just like to say this: listen to the World War II veterans! We as historians need to get as much information out of them as possible, before it is too late. The more records the better! The anniversary of Pearl Harbor is a great time to do this. So go out and listen!