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Sixty Four years ago today, the Japaneese attacked Pearl Harbor, launching The United States into World War II. My father enlisted in the Navy less than two months earlier and was aboard the U.S.S. Tucker, about a quarter of a mile from The U.S.S. Arizona, on that fateful day. After completing his stint with The United States Navy, which included being at Normandy on D-Day, he returned to Wisconsin. The first time he returned to Pearl Harbor was for the 50th. anniversary of the attack in 1941. I called him after his return, asking him how the event went. Our present Prez's papa was our Commander-In-Chief at the time, and along with a host of dignataries, a solumn observation of the fateful day in 1941 was held. I inquired as to which big wigs my father got to hob-knob with. He told me that due to the large number of dignitaries, he had to watch the ceremonies, along with other survivors, from the television set located in the hotel bar. Apparently rudeness and inconsideration is a Bush family trait. I am extremely proud of all of my father's life accomplishments, as a United States citizen and as a devoted family man. I am extremely ashamed of BOTH Bush Administrations. Leland Hellestad, I salute you.