Posted on Mar 22, 2017
Scientific Discoveries From Recent Studies Of The Interior Of The USS Arizona
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Saw this and thought some of you may find it as interested as I did.
FYI: There are some comments on this article which address the continued exploration of the USS Arizona. Many people comments are to the effect of "Stop exploring this; it is not a dive site, it is essentially a cemetery which should be respected."
I agree with these comments. I'm not sure that the curiosity to "see what we can find" should trump maintaing the sanctity and dignity of those who lost their lives.
I am posting this because of its historical significance, but would love to get everyone's thoughts on this subject.
FYI: There are some comments on this article which address the continued exploration of the USS Arizona. Many people comments are to the effect of "Stop exploring this; it is not a dive site, it is essentially a cemetery which should be respected."
I agree with these comments. I'm not sure that the curiosity to "see what we can find" should trump maintaing the sanctity and dignity of those who lost their lives.
I am posting this because of its historical significance, but would love to get everyone's thoughts on this subject.
Scientific Discoveries From Recent Studies Of The Interior Of The USS Arizona
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Interesting information. I do agree that the site should be left intact and alone. It truly is sacred ground and its a tomb for those sailors who went down with the ship.
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To stand on that memorial and see the outline of the ship below, knowing that many of our fighting men are still aboard, is an experience like none other. RIP.
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SGT Michael Thorin
GySgt John Olson - I have a thumbs up because that information is greatly appreciated, even though it is incredibly sad, but very heroic and honorable.
It is so easy to focus on those things that we force ourselves to remember. I sometimes get the feeling that the presence of the Arizona underscores the scope of that day.
We visit that Memorial, and think it was terrible, but can't even comprehend the scope and stress of the situation and the sailors, Marines, soldiers we lost, especially those sailors who were placed in their steel coffins before they had even died; waiting on a rescue that would come too late.
Thank you for sharing and opening our eyes to the "bigger picture."
Much gratitude:
Michael
It is so easy to focus on those things that we force ourselves to remember. I sometimes get the feeling that the presence of the Arizona underscores the scope of that day.
We visit that Memorial, and think it was terrible, but can't even comprehend the scope and stress of the situation and the sailors, Marines, soldiers we lost, especially those sailors who were placed in their steel coffins before they had even died; waiting on a rescue that would come too late.
Thank you for sharing and opening our eyes to the "bigger picture."
Much gratitude:
Michael
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SGT Michael Thorin
SSgt Gary Andrews - Very sad indeed. Try to imagine being stuck in tons of metal just waiting to run out of oxygen, many lasting over a weak trying to hold on to a sliver of hope.
I can't imagine it, not in a way that would help me understand it any better. Heartbreaking.
I can't imagine it, not in a way that would help me understand it any better. Heartbreaking.
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