Now that she has returned home, I can announce this. Just two weeks ago, my daughter and her high school bandmates were here, in Pearl Harbor, representing our state at some of the events commemorating the bombing of Pearl Harbor 70 years ago. They played solemnly and proudly at the USS Arizona memorial and at the USS Missouri, and they marched in the Waikiki Holiday Parade the day after Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving took on new meaning for these thoughtful and appreciative teenagers. They have a newly found thankfulness for the blessings in their lives, blessings paid for by the sacrifices made by those entombed in the wreckage at Pearl Harbor.
When one experience something deeply profound, it usually leaves a feeling deeply felt within one's spirit. The intention is to savor it, store it in one's heart and spirit and go into the future not making the same mistakes that were committed in the past.
When one experience something deeply profound, it usually leaves a feeling deeply felt within one's spirit. The intention is to savor it, store it in one's heart and spirit and go into the future not making the same mistakes that were committed in the past.
Can you believe that I've lived here all my life and I've never visited the Arizona Memorial? My oldest has been asking to go so we'll definitely be visiting in 2012.
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What a wonderful experience for the kids. Loved the video.
Way to go! Must've been a real cool trip for your daughter.
When one experience something deeply profound, it usually leaves a feeling deeply felt within one's spirit. The intention is to savor it, store it in one's heart and spirit and go into the future not making the same mistakes that were committed in the past.
When one experience something deeply profound, it usually leaves a feeling deeply felt within one's spirit. The intention is to savor it, store it in one's heart and spirit and go into the future not making the same mistakes that were committed in the past.
Can you believe that I've lived here all my life and I've never visited the Arizona Memorial? My oldest has been asking to go so we'll definitely be visiting in 2012.
it really is a moving place to visit, for sure.
Hope you and the family had a lovely Christmas. All the best,
Rick
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