The first time I went to the Arizona Memorial my wife and I were shocked at the bad manners that the Japanese had during the film in the Memorial Center. I thought that there was going to be a fight when some older men (probably WWII vets) told them to shut up or else. Out on the Memorial the same thing, the Japanese were irreverant and were cracking jokes and making fun of the place. On the Memorial there are Peal Harbor Suvivors that put them in their place. I'm sorry but I feel that the Japanese bring a lot of thier problems on by thier own actions. May God bless all the men who fought andlost thier lives for this great Country!
The first time I went to the Arizona Memorial my wife and I were shocked at the bad manners that the Japanese had during the film in the Memorial Center.Fortunately in our several visits down there I have yet to observe any disrespectful behavior on the part of either American or Japanese. We attended the 55th anniversary memorial, and I have to admit it was an odd feeling to see so many elderly Japanese in full ceremonal silk kimonos. It was not specified at the time of the ceremony if they had been pilots or what role they had played.
I'm currently taping the proceedings live on one of the local stations so my husband can see it when he's home from Korea at New Years for a couple of weeks. Particularly in the light of the events of September 11, the whole thing gives one shivers.