Where was I? Well, since my dad was only 1 1/2 years old, I was nowhere near Pearl so it wasn't my fault. But I'm sure the MSM could find some way to blame George HW for all of it.
In all seriousness though ... may God bless the souls of all of the men that died there on that fateful day.
My Mom and Dad, not yet married, were at a Redskins game. My Dad died in 1977, but I remember him telling me that he thought something was going on when lots of young junior officers started coming into Griffith Stadium to tell thier boss what had happened. Of course, these officers and thier bosses immediately left the game. I don't remember if he said there was any PA announcement, or if he learned it for certain once they left the stadium. I'm sure all the papers ran extra's. He was a season ticket holder back then, and I still have them. After the last two weeks I am beginning to think I am out of my mind.