The Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation held a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony in Jonesboro. Veterans from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam attended the ceremony at the Craighead County Courthouse, where a laying of a wreath took place. Keynote Speaker and World War II Veteran Everett Evans.
"The significance of this day to me is to make sure that we remember what happened at Pearl Harbor. That event caught everybody by surprise. We bounced back as a nation and to make sure we never forget what happened."
The attack on Pearl Harbor happened 74 years ago today when more than 2,400 American lives were lost. America’s Pacific Fleet was attacked by Japan on that day, and it launched America’s involvement in World War II. Evans says events like what happened at Pearl Harbor, as well as what happened during September 11th, 2001, should be remembered and recognized.
"If we remember what happened, it helps ensure that we have the same liberties and freedom that we have now. There has been a lot of blood spilled for this nation, and we shouldn't just turn it loose and let it go."
Everett Evans. Pearl Harbor Day is also being remembered with events all across the state and the nation today.
