Honoring Pearl Harbor: Flags at Half-Staff Nationwide

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Bob Fernandez, a 100-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor, recalls the chaos and confusion during the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941, when he was a young sailor aboard the USS Curtiss. Despite the heroism attributed to survivors, Fernandez humbly describes himself as just an 'ammunition passer.' As the 83rd anniversary of the attack approaches, only 16 survivors remain, with many planning to attend a remembrance ceremony at Pearl Harbor. Fernandez, who has attended past ceremonies, will miss this year's due to health issues.
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