On the 8th, it will be 81 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor, which triggered the Pacific War, and in Hawaii, where Pearl Harbor is located, a ceremony was held to commemorate the victims, and military officials and others renewed their thoughts for peace. .
A memorial service was held at a national park overlooking Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.
This year, for the first time in three years, the infection of the new coronavirus was relatively calm, and the general public also participated without setting admission restrictions, and about 2,300 people attended, which was almost the same as before the spread of infection.
Participants first observed a moment of silence at 7:55 a.m. local time on the 7th and 2:55 a.m. Japan time on the 8th, when the attack on Pearl Harbor began.
Admiral Stephen Barnett, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Hawaii Command, followed by saying, "I am grateful to all those who have generously contributed to the peace and security of today. Democracy is essential for peace." History has proven that."
The ceremony is attended by veterans every year, but many of them are too old to attend, so a pre-recorded video message was introduced.
Among them, 101-year-old Mr. Lou Conter said, "I want you to teach what happened at Pearl Harbor properly at school and inherit it to the next generation."
In addition, a parade commemorating the victims will be held in central Honolulu, and Hawaii will be enveloped in prayers for peace.