The Uss Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor

USS Arizonapressed for time.
The USS Arizona is the final resting place for overPersonal Reflections
1100 American crew members who were killedThere is a short, but very well written blog entry
during the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearlfrom Bergita Asuncion detailing her recent trip to
Harbor. A stirring reminder of the historic battlethe memorial. In her final reflection, she describes
which propelled the United States into World Warher visit as a very solemn experience. The
II, this memorial is a must see while you are onArizona staf encourage absolute quiet while visiting
the Island of Oahu.the memorial so that each visitor can ponder their
Admission is Freeown individual thoughts.
The memorial is free, but you'll need to get thereBTW, Pearl Harbor is next door to Aloha Stadium
early, preferably by 8am (opens at 7:30am). Ifif you're in town for the Aloha Bowl!
you get there after 10am the lines can get quiteVeterans Day in Oahu
long and you may spend a couple of hours in line.I'll be addressing Oahu Veterans Day activities in a
The Battleship USS Missouri and Submarine USSfuture blog entry as there is a parade in Wahiawa
Bowfin are in the same area - interesting to seethat I hope you are able to attend.
naturally, but it's okay to skip them if you're