But for the brave actions of men and women who fought for our freedom after the bombing at Pearl Harbor, we might not have the opportunity to operate home businesses so many years after.
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The bombing of Pearl Habor brought the United States into World War II, a time of fear and courage, horror and bravery, and a realization that our country could be subjugated if we all didn’t pull together.Soldiers, like my Uncle Al, who served as an aircraft mechanic in the Army Air Corps were proud to have defended their country. He kept his dress uniform for many years and wanted to be buried in it when he died at age 84. He also asked that his medals be pinned to his jacket.The flag from his casket was folded and presented to my mom, his remaining family member. She later gave it to me with the request that we “remember Uncle Al.” His flag often flies at our house in remembrance of him and other brave men and women who have stood guard over our country and freedoms throughout the decades.
