[Sangetsu]

It is a noteworthy anniversary, and no one can deny that it was Japan that shed the first blood, and so began a conflict which consumed multiple nations and led to the deaths of millions of people.

My grandfather was a soldier serving in the Pacific during the war, he had joined the Army in 1933 when he was only 15 years old. After December 7th, his troop of 52 soldiers was sent to the Philippines. By the end of the war, only two remained alive.

No one should forget what happened on December 7th, 1941. I am surprised there aren't more posts on this thread, but then again, it was a long time ago. Before long people will will forget what happened, and the suffering which occurred, increasing the likelihood that it will happen again at another place and time.