As we pulled in to Pearl Harbor, a
silence fell over the group, as they realized they were passing the markers for
all the ships that were destroyed on December 6th. As we passed the remains of the USS Missouri
and Arizona, the whistle blew to indicate everyone manning the rails on the
port side, and coming to the position of attention. We rendered the dead their
honored salute until the whistle blew again. Even after this act of honor was
completed, a subdued quiet fell over the group. We were on hallowed
ground.
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