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history1 year ago•3 min saved

Honoring Pearl Harbor: Flags at Half-Staff Nationwide

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.

via ABC News|

#bob-fernandez #history #pearl-harbor

society2 years ago•1 min saved

Honoring 9/11 Victims: Waves of Flags Return to Pepperdine University and Romare Bearden Park

Pepperdine University's "Waves of Flags" display, consisting of nearly 3,000 American flags representing the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attack, has returned to the campus ahead of the 22nd anniversary. Actor Chris Pratt will speak at the closed remembrance ceremony, where attendees can also walk through the display to pay tribute. The tradition started in 2008 and will be up until September 20, with community volunteers lowering the flags on September 21.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#911 #chris-pratt #pepperdine-university

world2 years ago•1 min saved

"Nagasaki's Atomic Bomb Memorial Shrinks to Mitigate Storm Hazards"

The city of Nagasaki marked the 78th anniversary of the US atomic bomb attack amid heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm Khanun. The storm forced the remembrance ceremony to be held indoors for the first time since 1963 and prevented Prime Minister Fumio Kishida from attending. The ceremony held a minute of silence at the exact moment the bomb was dropped, remembering the estimated 70,000 people killed and 75,000 injured in the blast. Leaders, including Kishida and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, called for nuclear disarmament and a world free from nuclear weapons.

via DW|

#atomic-bomb #nagasaki #nuclear-disarmament

society2 years ago•6 min saved

Highland Park Reflects and Rebuilds: One Year After the July 4th Mass Shooting

Highland Park, Illinois, marked the one-year anniversary of a mass shooting during its Fourth of July parade, where seven people were killed and dozens injured. Thousands of community members gathered for a solemn remembrance ceremony at City Hall, honoring the victims and reclaiming the parade route. The day included a picnic, a performance by Gary Sinise, and a drone light show. Politicians, including President Joe Biden, praised Illinois lawmakers for banning assault weapons and called for further action to address gun violence. The community walk aimed to show resilience and unity, with participants wearing shirts that read "We are Highland Park" or "Highland Park Strong."

via Chicago Sun-Times|

#community-walk #gun-violence #highland-park

society2 years ago•4 min saved

Reflecting on Highland Park Shooting: One Year Later, Lives Honored and Changes Made

Thousands of people gathered in Highland Park, Illinois, for a remembrance ceremony and community walk one year after a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade. The shooting, carried out by a 21-year-old gunman armed with an AR-15-style rifle, killed seven people and injured 48 others. Survivors and victims' families have filed lawsuits against the gunman, his father, the gun manufacturer, the gun store, and an online gun distributor. The event included a remembrance ceremony, a walk to reclaim the parade route, and a community picnic, with more than 5,000 people registered for the day's events.

via USA TODAY|

#gun-violence #healing #highland-park

remembrance-ceremony2 years ago•38 min saved

Honoring the Victims and Survivors of the Oklahoma City Bombing 28 Years Later.

The 28th Remembrance Ceremony was held to honor the 168 victims, survivors, and first responders of the Oklahoma City bombing. The ceremony included a moment of silence, a presentation of colors, and speeches from special guests, including the Governor and Mayor of Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum continues to be recognized as a global thought leader on healing, strength, resilience, and growth in the wake of tragedy. The ceremony serves as a reminder of the importance of teaching and remembering the impact of violence and the need for forgiveness and love.

via KOCO Oklahoma City|

#first-responders #oklahoma-city-bombing #remembrance