Pearl Harbor anniversary remembrance ceremony held in Westfield

today marked the 83rd anniversary of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii forever changing the course of history T news reporter Julio o' ke has how local communities are remembering the countless lives lost on that faithful [Music] day we can never forget their sacrifice an American Tragedy taking 2400 of the greatest generation's lives and what became the most consequential event of the 20th century 83 years later cities and towns across the country observe Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to honor the brave lives lost when the Japanese launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor Hawaii bringing the United States directly into World War II the city of Westfield holding their own ceremony at Kan movc Park to recognize the significance of this day in American history and honor one of their own who was killed when the USS Arizona suffered a direct hit the park was named after Frank woak chief petty officer Miss first class US Navy who is the first man from Westfield to lose his life during the war for the veterans members of the American Legion military order of the Purple Heart Trail and community members in attendance this ceremony meant to instill in Americans the importance of remembering I hope that they just remember the sacrifices of our fallen um that came before all of us and to continue to honor veterans and the active duty military as we observe flags at half staff this December 7th we remember remember Pearl Harbor and the America it paved the way for it would Inspire Americans to line up at military recruiting offices Across the Nation it would Inspire Hollywood Productions public servants and communities throughout America to get behind the war effort we commemorate those who perished that day as they made the ultimate sacrifice God bless the brave souls of peal Harbor and God bless America working for you Julia O'Keefe 22 News