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a little early but.......remembering pearl Harbor
« on: Dec 5th, 2005, 1:43pm » |
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— Franklin D. Roosevelt Yesterday, December 7, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan
Article from our local paper veterans remember attack on PearlHarbor
http://www.star-gazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051205/NEWS01/5 12050307/1001/NEWS
another great site
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/wwii-pac/pearlhbr/pearlhbr.htm
Pearl Harbor is its Name
Ships resting gently in Pearl Harbor,
A very peaceful sight.
No one thought by early morning,
There would be a terrible fight.
For the Japanese came sneaking,
Out of the morning light,
And headed towards Pearl Harbor,
To attack with all their might.
They caught the Harbor unaware,
Set loose their weapons of war.
Bombs and torpedoes were raining down,
Upon this Hawaiian shore.
Along Battleship row, the Pacific fleet,
Were caught right in the trap.
Death and destruction started this war,
There would be no turning back.
Many ships were sunk that day,
Some sent to an Ocean grave,
And many lives were taken,
That others could not save.
They went to their final resting place,
Here, they shall remain,
In a watery grave in Hawaii,
Pearl Harbor is its name.
©1997Kicklighter
Love,
Minnie
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Re: a little early but.......
« Reply #1 on: Dec 6th, 2005, 9:29am » |
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a day early but let us not forget.......
Shortly after the attack on December 7, 1941 and America's entry in to the war, one of the first and the most classic World War Two patriotic songs was written by Don Reid and music by Reid and Sammy Kaye.
The song, "Remember Pearl Harbor"; described as a "March with spirit", was based on the popular saying of the day and became an instant hit with the public. It was played by every radio station and enthusiasticaly sung at every social, family and religious gatherings across the country.
"Remember Pearl Harbor", the song and the saying, went in to history as the quintessential slogan and battle cry of World War II.
The Song
History - in every century,
records an act that lives forevermore.
We'll recall - as in to line we fall,
the thing that happened on Hawaii's shore.
Let's REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR -
As we go to meet the foe -
Let's REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR
As we did the Alamo.
We will always remember -
how they died for liberty,
Let's REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR
and go on to victory.
Remember Pearl Harbor - Copyright 1941 by Republic Music Corp., 607 5th Avenue, New York, NY
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"Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition"; was written by Frank Loesser. According to the song a chaplain ("sky pilot" was with some fighting men who were being attacked by an enemy. (Generally given at the time to be the Japanese at Pearl Harbor.) He was asked to say a prayer for the men who were engaged in the firing at the on-coming Japanese planes. The chaplain; the song went on to infer, put down his bible, manned one of the ship's gun turrets and begin firing back, saying, "Praise The Lord and pass the ammunition".
Now; however, there are now facts available setting the story straight.
According to the writer, Jack S. McDowall, through the years the lyrics of the song have generally credited "a chaplain" manning the gun turrets of a ship, while under attack. "This was not true". says, McDowell.
For some time, long after the attack at Pearl Harbor, stories and reports continued to pop-up about the incident, involving a chaplain who was to have uttered the now famous words, "Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition."
These stories eventualy made their way through the servicemen back to the press. The press, as McDowell noted, . . . led some writers erroneously to identify other chaplains as authors of the phrase.
Nonetheless, the real Chaplain, Howell Forgy, aboard the U.S.S. New Orleans; during the Japanese attack, was that Chaplain. He was a Lieutenant (j.g.) on that Sunday morning in December, 1941.
Another Lieutenant who had been in charge of an ammunition line on the USS New Orleans during the attack remembered.
"I heard a voice behind me saying, Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition. I turned and saw Chaplain Forgy walking toward me along the line of men. He was patting the men on the back and making that remark to cheer them and keep them going. I know it helped me a lot, too", he said.
Another Lieutenant j.g. said, the men aboard the USS New Orleans would thereafter kid Chaplain Forgy about the role he played whenever they heard the song that had been written. They also encouraged him to set the record straight as to who actually said what. According to that same Lieutenant the Chaplain would decline saying he felt "the episode should remain a legend rather than be associated with any particular person."
Author McDowell said that press reporters were eventually permitted to interview men of the U.S.S. New Orleans involved in the "ammunition" story. Chaplain Forgy's superior officers set up a meeting with some of the press and; at last, the the real story of the wonderful song and the wonderful man who had inspired it was finally confirmed.
The preceeding information was provided by Henry Wristen, President of the U.S.S New Orleans (CA-32) Reunion Association.
"Pearl Harbor: Remembered" Web site thanks him.
The Song
Down went the gunner, a bullet was his fate
Down went the gunner, then the gunners mate
Up jumped the sky pilot, gave the boys a look
And manned the gun himself as he laid aside The Book, shouting
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition!
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition!
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition and we'll all stay free!
Praise the Lord and swing into position!
Can't afford to sit around and wishin'
Praise the Lord we're all between perdition
and the deep blue sea!
Yes the sky pilot said it
You've got to give him credit
for a son - of - gun - of - a - gunner was he,
Shouting;
Praise the Lord we're on a mighty mission!
All aboard, we're not a - goin' fishin;
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition and we'll all stay free!
The book "And Pass the Ammunition" Copywright 1944 by Chaplain Howell M. Forgy
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Bless all those who fought and served to keep our country safe and free.
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Re: a little early but.......
« Reply #2 on: Dec 6th, 2005, 9:40am » |
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I don't remember ever hearing the story about "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition". Thanks for the history lesson, minnie
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Re: a little early but.......
« Reply #3 on: Dec 6th, 2005, 6:00pm » |
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Thanks for that Minnie.
You know, I've always thought PTL&PTA was from WWI. Mom sang it now and then but that doesn't mean it isn't newer. After all, radio changed everything. Come to think of it, Bing Crosby sang it too.
It does show up on a cassette an old DJ sent me entitled "The Fabulous Forties" though. It's one he made up and old music was his thing. It's all songs and news excerpts from and during the war. He had a neat one entitled "Over Here and Over There." Fun stuff from England as well.
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Re: a little early but.......
« Reply #4 on: Dec 6th, 2005, 7:01pm » |
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Scott is actually staying in Honolulu... right now~~ he says its right next to Pearl Harbor. How symbolic is all that??!! He will be stationed there for the next 3 years God willing.... he will also be deploying from there soon.... life is hard thank God for our brave country men willing to sacrifice to bring freedom to our world..... love ree
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Re: a little early but.......remembering pearl Har
« Reply #5 on: Dec 7th, 2005, 10:02am » |
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good historical site..
http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/timeline/pearl.htm
I remember............
proud American Minnie
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Re: a little early but.......
« Reply #6 on: Dec 7th, 2005, 10:45am » |
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It's never too early, Minnie. Wish I would've seen you're post before I started the other one...but I quess you can never have enough posts about remembering fallen heroes.
Jimmy
on Dec 6th, 2005, 7:01pm, Ree wrote:| Scott is actually staying in Honolulu... right now~~ he says its right next to Pearl Harbor. How symbolic is all that??!! He will be stationed there for the next 3 years God willing.... he will also be deploying from there soon.... life is hard thank God for our brave country men willing to sacrifice to bring freedom to our world..... love ree |
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The ship I lived on for 4 years...the Missouri is there. It's now a memorial directly across from the "Arizona Memorial. I think it's at Pier Foxtrot. I would love to go there to visit...wish Scott well for me.
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Re: a little early but.......
« Reply #7 on: Dec 8th, 2005, 11:15am » |
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on Dec 7th, 2005, 10:45am, Jimmy B. wrote:It's never too early, Minnie. Wish I would've seen you're post before I started the other one...but I quess you can never have enough posts about remembering fallen heroes.
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your right Jimmy you can't have to many post honoring our fallen heroes.No worries hon.Thank you for your service to our country your a hero too.
Minnie
Ree hugs to all thre of your kids ,you and Dave.
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