Pearl Harbor, 07:48 hawiian time local. Japan's imperal navy fighters attacked the U.S. Navy port. The U.S. navy carriers were elsewhere at the time, but the battle ships were there and in neat rows. This made it eazy for the japanese forces to cripple the fleet. For months before the attack, Japan had been taking islands and attacking the northern coast line of north america. Though these incidents were minor, it wasn't enough to pull the United States into the war completely. After the attack, America declared war on japan and Germany. It was the greatest single act of destruction on american lives and property. This was the 9/11 of the time. Today is the 77th anniversary of that day. With the passing of George H.W. Bush, who flew in combat in the pacific Theater during the war, we are reminded that the veterans who fought to preserve peace and freedom from a truly evil force, are passing away, and soon WWII will no longer be a living memory. Those who fought and lived in those times, who survived the great depression and the wars and everything else, they are said to be the greatest generation of modern times. Looking out at the current generations, I can't help but agree, and find sorrow that save for another war like such, we will never against have such a great generation.