Pictured are (from left) Mary Roberts, Derrick Roberts, Joyce Johnson, and Larry "Dude" Jones.
December 5, 2025 - VFW Post 8904 members gathered at the Shelby County Veterans Memorial on a cold December 5, 2025, to honor those who served and those who lost their lives in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, 84 years ago.
Mary Roberts, Post Quartermaster, led the program and offered an opening prayer.
"It began when the Japanese aircraft appeared in the air above Pearl Harbor Hawaii just before 8am on a Sunday morning. When the attack ceased shortly before 10am, less than two hours after it began, American forces had paid a fearful price," said Roberts.
She stated 18 ships were either damaged or sunk, 180 aircraft destroyed, 2,403 were dead and thousands of others were wounded.
"Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke with forewarning words when he stated, 'No matter how long it may take for us to overcome the premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through absolute victory. With the unbounding determination of our people we will gain the inevitable triumph, so help me God," said Roberts.
Larry “Dude” Jones, Post Member, then placed the memorial wreath upon the Shelby County Veterans Memorial.
Taps was then played as presented by Derrick Roberts, Post Commander.
