Nation Pauses to Remember Pearl Harbor

            Seventy years ago, 2,400 brave soldiers lost their lives when the Japanese attacked the United States. Today, in honor of these men and the one hundred and twenty men still alive today that survived Pearl Harbor, a moment of silence will occur at 7:55 am. At the Pearl Harbor visitors center in Hawaii over three thousand people will come to witness a rifle salute, wreath presentations, and to honor those who have died. It is sad to say, but the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association is dissolving on December 31 due to the loss of chapter leaders and the gradual loss of its members due to old age. Interviewers are rushing to get their final interviews with the last of the Pearl Harbor survivors.

           It is sad to think about when the final Pearl Harbor survivor dies and then their true memories and stories will be lost for forever. The news writers at CNN.com inform the readers about a solemn memorial service that is sure to be broadcasted on the news. It is a very sad story, but now this day focus' on the constant fight for global peace. Pearl Harbor can serve as a reminder to all about the gloomy past, but then they can look forward to a brighter future. There is so much emotion packed into a very small article and everybody can relate to this story and feel for the amount of lives lost seventy years ago. 

http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/07/us/pearl-harbor-70th-anniversary/index.html?hpt=hp_c1