Dec 7, 2021 Pearl Harbor Day CityofVallejo, MareIslandNYA.com, CaLegion.org Post 603
Channel: nestor aliga
Date: 14/12/2021

Event Chapters:
00:00 = Start Helicopter Fly-By - San Francisco Station, Us Coast Guard
0:40 = Master of Ceremonies - Mare Island NYA Bruce Christensen
4:35 = Present The Colors - Honor Guard, Travis Air Force Base
5:20 = National Anthem of Japan - MP3
6:35 = United States National Anthem - USAF A1C Keegan Bushouer
8:20 = Pledge of Allegiance - Luther Hendricks
9:00 = Invocation - CA Legion Dist. 5 Chaplain Paul Del Rosario
11:30 = CA State Senator Bill Dodd 
14:40 = Acknowledging Guests and Veterans - Vice-Mayor Rozzana Verder-Aliga
18:10 = Welcome Remarks Vallejo Mayor Robert McConnell
23:25 = U.S. Representative Thompson Message - Conner Donohoe
25:35 = CA Assembly Member Grayson Message - Jana Modena
27:25 = CA Legion Dist. 5 First Vice-Cmdr & WWII Veteran - E. Paul Ball
35:00 = Philippine ConGen Neil Ferrer’s Letter - Dinah V. Ryan
38:45 = Introducing Japan ConGen - Emma D. Cordova
41:15 = Consul General of Japan - Hiroshi  Kawamura
47:00 = Laying of the Wreath - Veterans, Consul General, Mayor
47:50 = Taps - Marvin McFadden
48:35 = Benediction - Lt Colonel Paul Del Rosario, US Army (Ret)
50:30 = God Bless America - USAF A1C Keegan Bushouer
51:45 = Rebuilding Together Solano County - Colonel Nestor Aliga, US Army (Ret)

Whereas, on Pearl Harbor Day December 7, 1941, the United States of America was catapulted into World War II - the greatest conflict the world has ever known - and we mark this 80th anniversary by remembering the 16.1 million that served - of which 291,557 were killed-in-action, 113,842 died-in-service, and 670,846 were wounded-in-action – and we profoundly honor the remaining 240,000 living and the 234 dying each day; and 
Whereas, 75 years after the end of World War II, we also celebrate with our original allies as well as our then-fiercest adversaries around the world because today, we are partners in sharing the post-war prosperity resulting from our renewed friendship, shared sacrifices, and global alliance; and
Whereas, thousands of Vallejo residents answered America’s call for service during World War II by joining the Armed Forces or by working at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, the Benicia Arsenal, and other military industrial facilities; and of the over 405,399 men and women that gave the ultimate sacrifice to our great Nation, 228 of those heroes are from the City of Vallejo, and today as our beloved city is home to over 7,400 Veterans, we honor and recognize all of our Veterans’ service, valor, sacrifice, and immense contributions; and 
Whereas, we are grateful to the World War II generation - also known as the “Greatest Generation” - because they carried our country through some of our darkest as well as our brightest moments, and we also thank their families and friends who served behind-the-scenes and also sacrificed on the home front to support and care for our Veterans; and
Whereas, on Tuesday, December 7 at 11AM, The Mare Island Navy Yard Association, The American Legion Manuel L. Quezon Post 603, and the City of Vallejo will conduct a ceremony to honor World War II Veterans and commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day at the Vallejo Veterans Memorial Park behind Vallejo City Hall.
Now, Therefore, Be It Proclaimed, that I, Robert McConnell, Mayor of the City of Vallejo, and the Vallejo City Council do hereby commemorate December 7, 2021, the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day, ... 

Luther Hendricks served with the legendary Montford Point Marines in WWII. He fought in some of the most critical Pacific Theater battles, including the Philippines, Saipan, Guam, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa, and he was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal during President Obama’s term. He will be featured in an upcoming Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers Oral History documentary. 

E. Paul Ball enlisted in the US Navy during WWII and served with VR-2 Squadron, Naval Air Transport Service in Alameda and Hawaii. During the Korean War, he enlisted in the US Army and served at Camp Irwin as an Artillery trainer at the Armored Combat Training Area. Today, he is still extremely active in the Department of California of The American Legion.

Hiroshi Kawamura, Consul General of Japan in San Francisco
https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/cg_kawamura_01.html
https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/21_1207.html

Mare Island Navy Yard Association
https://mareislandnya.com/about-us

The American Legion Manuel L. Quezon Post 603
site:www.legiontown.org aliga

https://www.dailyrepublic.com/all-dr-news/solano-news/vallejo/vallejo-event-marks-80th-anniversary-of-pearl-harbor-attack/

https://www.dailyrepublic.com/all-dr-news/solano-news/vallejo/vallejo-event-marks-80th-anniversary-of-pearl-harbor-attack/

https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2021/12/07/bay-area-remembers-1941-attack-on-pearl-harbor-that-changed-america-forever/

https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2021/11/30/vallejos-marvin-mcfadden-hopes-to-be-marvelous-with-taps-tribute