Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: December 7
On the morning of December 7, 1941, Japanese bombers staged a surprise attack on U.S. military forces in Hawaii. In a devastating defeat, the United States suffered 3,435 casualties and loss of or severe damage to 188 planes, eight battleships, three light cruisers and four miscellaneous vessels. Japanese losses were less than 100 personnel, 29 planes, and five midget submarines.
The day after the attack, before a joint session of Congress, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress for a declaration of war against Japan. President Roosevelt’s message conveyed the national outrage over the Pearl Harbor attack by pronouncing December 7, 1941 “a date which will live in infamy.”
FDR was furious at Japan’s confidence in their “inevitable triumph” of the United States. On December 8, 1941, the United States declared war against Japan; on December 11, Germany and Italy declared war against the United States.
Today, the USS Arizona Memorial on the island of Oahu honors the lives lost on the day of the attack. Visitors to the memorial reach it via boats from the naval base at Pearl Harbor. Although December 7 is known as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, it is not considered a federal holiday in the United States.
Auxiliary News
- Teen from Oregon in the Running to Win a $30,000 Scholarship from the VFW
It’s incredibly inspiring to hear high school students take pride in America.
Young people all across the nation recorded audio essays on “What Makes America Great” for the Voice of Democracy competition. One winner from each state has been chosen and now qualifies for the grand prize — a $30,000 scholarship!
Listen to the top essays, including the ... - Art Contest for Students in Grades K-8
Illustrating America is a patriotic art contest for elementary and middle/junior high school students that encourages students’ artistic abilities and rewards their hard work.
The contest consists of three grade divisions: K-2, 3-5 and 6-8.
There is one National winner in each grade division, with awards for first, second and third place in each grade division.
Coloring sheets, ... - Young American Creative Patriotic Art
Each year, more than 3,500 high school students from across the country enter the VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. The first-place winner from each Department (state) advances to National judging and competes for national awards totaling $31,000.
The Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest is open to all students, including home school students, ... - Continuing Education Scholarship
The VFW Auxiliary is pleased to present the Continuing Education Scholarship to assist members and their immediate family members who wish to further their education by pursing a college degree or career direction at a vocational/technical school.
Details:
The Continuing Education Scholarship is open to any VFW Auxiliary member (who has belonged for at least one year), ... - Local Veteran Brandon Thomas Greene Died in a Motorcycle Crash
Date of death: October 17 2019
Brandon was born in Portland, Oregon to Scott and Delores Greene on Aug. 11, 1989. Brandon graduated from Lakeridge High School in 2007, as well as, Portland State University in June 2015, with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Brandon also served in the Air Force from Aug. ... - Veterans Breakfast 2019
There was another big turnout this morning for the annual Veterans Breakfast, organized by the City of Tualatin and community volunteers. Here’s the program:
Person
Title
Duty
Frank Bubeink
Tualatin Mayor
Master of Ceremonies
Tualatin Police Department
Color Guard
Display of Flags
Martin Murrell
Bugler
Star Spangled Banner
George Bowlsby
Veteran
Pledge of allegiance
Ross Hoover
City of Tualatin
Veterans Memorial plans
Gea Clausier
USAF, retired MSgt
Speaker
Bill Manderfield
Army
Speaker
Dave DeHart
Army, retired
Speaker
Sara Shepherd
Door Prizes
Martin Murrell
Bugler
Taps
Enjoy the photo ...
Memorial Day Picnic Sponsors
Thank you to all of our 2019 picnic banner sponsors to make our annual event the best ever
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Our Mission
Established 1914, members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Auxiliary set out to serve the veterans of this country and our communities in honor of the sacrifices and commitment of every man and woman who has served in uniform. We have unwavering support for uncommon heroes.