Today is Pearl Harbor Day. The day of infamy, as described by President Franklin Roosevelt, in his speech to the Nation on December 7, 1941. Some foggy memories, combined with the dwindling number of military survivors, does not make this day any less significant than the actual day our Nation came under attack in Pearl Harbor. One survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor attended our local Veterans Appreciation Parade for the last two years. His name is Allan T. Hartshome, age 88. Mr. Hartshome and his wife reside in the Hill n' Dale subdivision of Hernando County. Several years ago, we had the membership of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association attend our parade with their replica of the USS Arizona Memorial float. We are truly blessed to have these local Pearl Harbor survivors residing in our county. Although the number of Pearl Harbor survivors are succumbing to age, each person is a monumental portion of our Nation's history and have our deepest respect for their service for our country. Please take time today to say thanks for all our veterans.
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