Dutch Harbor Remembrance Day

Office of the Governor of the State of Alaska ^ | 06-02-09 | Gov. Sarah Palin

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Dutch Harbor Remembrance Day State Flags Lowered on June 3, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 09-139

State Flags Lowered for Dutch Harbor Remembrance Day World War II bombing commemorated

June 2, 2009, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin has ordered state flags to be lowered to half-staff on June 3 to mark the 67th anniversary of the bombing of Dutch Harbor during World War II.

“Today and every day, I encourage the residents of Dutch Harbor and all Alaskans to remember the soldiers who died or were injured defending and reclaiming our shores,” Governor Palin said. “We are forever in their debt, and they will never be forgotten.”

On June 3, 1942, the Japanese bombed Dutch Harbor on Amaknak Island. Governor Palin has proclaimed June 3, 2009, as Dutch Harbor Remembrance Day in Alaska. She urges all Alaskans to join with the people of Dutch Harbor in remembering all that was given and all that was lost in defense of the Aleutian Islands during World War II.

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[al baby]

I love Palin

[tet68]

She is doing exactly the right things now.
Lead, govern, do what needs be done.
Quietly build a foundation for the future.

Go Sarah.

[Don Corleone]

Sarah’s the ONE!

[BallyBill]

I watched “Deadliest Catch” in honor. Seriously though, when that show first came on they did show some of the damage that is still there from the attack.

[Blue State Insurgent]

Presidential.How refreshing!