As most of the country did today, I took some time to reflect on the attack at Pearl Harbor on this day in 1941. I thought about a dear, dear friend of our family who was stationed at Pearl Harbor during the attack. Maxey was in the Marines, and luckily he was not injured during the attack. After the attack, his unit, along with others, took refuge in caves inside one of the inactive volcanos. I loved to hear Maxey tell stories about that day and about his time in the military. And anyone that knew Maxey would tell you that he could really tell a story.
You might not know anyone living today that lived through the Pearl Harbor attack, but take some time to find a veteran and ask them to tell you some stories -- flashbacks, if you will. You'll be glad you took the time to listen.
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