December 7th will be the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Actor Gary Sinise tweeted about his plans for that day:
Yesterday I had the great pleasure of traveling, via American Airlines charter, to Pearl Harbor with over 70 WWII… https://t.co/iWPZOwYQMn
— Gary Sinise (@GarySinise) December 4, 2016
Part of his message:
“Many events with these amazing Americans this week, including a LT Dan Band concert on the beach tomorrow night and will have the honor of serving as Grand Marshall of the parade on December 7.”
Reaction on Twitter:
what an honor! They are true heroes!
— Tammy Beebe (@Songal) December 4, 2016
I respect how you continue to show your appreciation and respect to so many who deserve it in our Nation. Thank you.
— GaryNeuzil (@gary_neuzil) December 4, 2016
Mr. Sinise I have mad respect for all you do to support our military
— J (@scotirishROSE) December 4, 2016
your my hero Lt. Dan!!
— frank martino (@frank571) December 4, 2016
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@megynkelly @rallywithripple secretary of Veterans Affairs? @realDonaldTrump
— Brad Conner (@GolfFourFun) December 4, 2016
Gary, Bless you for all you do for our vets&their families & for all of our active military&theirs.Thank you sir. #proudAmerican
— mark kaline (@MarkKaline) December 4, 2016
good on you Gary keep up the good work i wish we had someone here in australia like you
— Ian Anderson (@IanRAndo) December 4, 2016
There is a Twitter account for the U.S.S. Arizona and they’ve been tweeting about upcoming events:
In addition to live tweeting the attack, we will also be live from Kilo Pier for The National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration. pic.twitter.com/zFTZZHqVyt
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 1, 2016
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The memorial for the @USSArizona is officially unveiled at the @UofA. #PearlHarbor75 @kgun9 pic.twitter.com/fe2oQR8sPm
— Max Darrow (@MaxNews3LV) December 4, 2016
Aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. This solemn memorial is a testament to those who served and died on the USS Arizona. Photo-@WWIIValorNPS pic.twitter.com/7bhAhhWimG
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 4, 2016
There are 960 people that are still declared missing after the Pearl Harbor attack. Their bodies have never been recovered. #PearlHarbor75
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 4, 2016
Yesterday @WWIIValorNPS had the honor of welcoming back over 100 WW2veterans #ThankYouForTourService #PearlHarbor75 pic.twitter.com/od3jwscZbx
— PearlHarborNPS (@PearlHarborNPS) December 4, 2016
For a full schedule of the 75th commemoration events visit https://t.co/CPgPOhm87s
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 4, 2016
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