President Obama Pays Respects at Pearl Harbor
EmailThe president and first lady laid a wreath of white, yellow and purple flowers at the Arizona Memorial Thursday, honoring the more than 2,400 Americans who died during the Japanese attack Dec. 7, 1941.
The Obamas observed a moment of silence facing a wall inscribed with the names of those who perished, then dropped orchids in the water beneath the memorial at Pearl Harbor, where the sunken battleship still rests seven decades later.
Navy Adm. Robert Willard, the head of U.S. Pacific Command, brought the Obamas to the site aboard the admiral’s barge. This was Obama’s first visit to the site as president. He last visited in 2008, as then president-elect.
The president began the day at the Kaneohe Marine Base with a workout, before heading to the Pyramid Rock Beach on base with his family. The group later stopped at Island Snow for shave ice.
The president has been to the Kailua shop on every Christmas visit since his election. Photographs of him and his family enjoying the cool treats hang on the wall and customers can ask for his favorite flavor combo (cherry, lemon-line and guava orange) by name: “the Snowbama.”
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Damage control. He “forgot” to mention Pearl Harbor on December 7, and once again MSM gave him a pass. But they WILL cover a photo op.
Posted by: wheresmymoney | December 30, 2011, 10:32 am 10:32 am
Cool. Another photo op for this phony president.
Posted by: SameAgain | December 30, 2011, 11:21 am 11:21 am
Damage control. He “forgot” to mention Pearl Harbor on December 7, and once again MSM gave him a pass. But they WILL cover a photo op.
Posted by: wheresmymoney | December 30, 2011, 10:32 am 10:32 am
Hypocrite. No president has felt compelled to mention Pearl Harbor on December 7th of every year. Only a bigot would attempt to attack the president with this lame crap.
Posted by: John | December 30, 2011, 11:36 am 11:36 am
He forgot to mention Pearl Harbor on December 7? AH HAHAHAHAHAHAH HOHOHOHOHOHOHO Now it’s key they always remember all key dates and address accordingly. Funny, I sure don’t recall any past history of Presidents doing some speech every December 7th — but this one is bad for not doing it.
Posted by: lexingtonlady | December 30, 2011, 11:38 am 11:38 am
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Posted by: those ignorant left wing radicals | December 30, 2011, 12:10 pm 12:10 pm
Posted by: those ignorant left wing radicals | December 30, 2011, 12:10 pm 12:10 pm
It’s part of the job of the President of the United States. Too difficult for you to understand?
Posted by: George | December 30, 2011, 12:19 pm 12:19 pm
You betray your vast ignorance yet again, Lexington Lady. It is very standard procedure for presidents to publicly recognize Pearl Harbor on the 7th. So yeah, Obama again showed what a detached and ignorant bonehead he is. But good luck with your cheeleading for him.
Posted by: jimmie | December 30, 2011, 12:19 pm 12:19 pm
“…this lame crap…”
Posted by: John
Very apt reference to Obama, I believe.
Posted by: Sai | December 30, 2011, 12:21 pm 12:21 pm
LOL! Yet another glaring gaffe from our community organizer in chief. The scroll is very long, getting longer every day. You libbys can start whining about it at your earliest convneience. LMAO!
Posted by: Elmer Fudd Is A Democrat | December 30, 2011, 12:25 pm 12:25 pm
It is very standard procedure for presidents to publicly recognize Pearl Harbor on the 7th.
Posted by: jimmie | December 30, 2011, 12:19 pm 12:19 pm
Nonsense. Presidents have not felt compelled to speak on Pearl Harbor every December 7. Only a bigot would attempt to attack the president with this lame crap. The hypocrisy of the Republican right is appalling.
Posted by: John | December 30, 2011, 12:27 pm 12:27 pm
“Nonsense. Presidents have not felt compelled to speak on Pearl Harbor every December 7. ”
(JOHN)
Sorry, “John” but you are wrong. Has there ever been an oversight before, or less than a full-blown “speech”, probably. But what I wrote is absolutely true: It is very standard procedure for presidents to publicly recognize Pearl Harbor on the 7th. So yeah, Obama again showed what a detached and ignorant bonehead he is. Sorry if you can’t swallow or stomch that essential and obvious fact. LOL, and still pathetic.
Posted by: Jimmie | December 30, 2011, 12:38 pm 12:38 pm
It’s unfortunate that horrific events like Pearl Harbor and 911 are now used more for political gain than historical lessons.
Posted by: young_voter | December 30, 2011, 12:41 pm 12:41 pm
Wouldn’t it be Great if President Obama and Family could stay in Hawaii through out 2012?
Posted by: Noz | December 30, 2011, 12:41 pm 12:41 pm
“I don’t think the Pearl Harbor thing matters. Those guys are dead and couldn’t care less whwther Obama says something about them.”
Posted by: Lexingtonlady
I agree. Plus I, like Obama, do not really like the military that much anyway.
Posted by: SameAgain | December 30, 2011, 12:43 pm 12:43 pm
POSTED BY: LEXINGTONLADY | DECEMBER 30, 2011, 12:32 PM 12:32 PM, I guess the Pres.feels the same way you do, besides they can’t vote. They gave their lives so you can enjoy the freedom to spew your rhetoric.
Posted by: Lizzie | December 30, 2011, 12:45 pm 12:45 pm
Regardless of my 12:38 PM post however, I do like the fact that Obama stopped “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” which was a great move for those like me who are pro-gay rights.
Posted by: JIMMIE | December 30, 2011, 12:45 pm 12:45 pm
Unfortunately, I see that some from “our” side (Obama supporters) are posting like silly 12-year-olds again. It doesn’t help.
Posted by: SameAgain | December 30, 2011, 12:46 pm 12:46 pm
It is very standard procedure for presidents to publicly recognize Pearl Harbor on the 7th.
Posted by: Jimmie | December 30, 2011, 12:38 pm 12:38 pm
Nonsense. A big deal is made out of the major anniversaries. The annual date has often gone b with little or no fanfare by presidents.
By the way, in case you missed it, the President is actually at Pearl Harbor in person paying tribute with a wreath laying ceremony.
Posted by: SameAgain | December 30, 2011, 12:50 pm 12:50 pm
LOL, what a dimwit. You, the lame democrat, are Elmer Fudd. Get it?! Like duh…we, by your own admission and repeated claim, get to be Forrest Gump. Get it?! And thanks, ya goofy cipher. Ya might want to actually think before attempting humor. It’s seems to be a dangerous sport for you. LOL!
Posted by: Too Obvious | December 30, 2011, 12:51 pm 12:51 pm
LOL. The pro-gay rights “Jimmie” ( pubescent silliness posted at 12:45 pm) is not me, but he is the same eunuch who keeps calling Republicans Forrest Gump. Cheers, and let the laughs continue.
Posted by: Jimmie | December 30, 2011, 12:56 pm 12:56 pm
Sorry, I misread the earlier posts. My bad. The good news is that my fans, fans of Searambler, will be glad to know that I am him. Just another posting name “SameAgain” be. Happy days to all.
Posted by: SameAgain | December 30, 2011, 12:59 pm 12:59 pm
I don’t have too much more to add except to reiterate that all these military ceremonies and tributes are boring and unnecessary. Obama is smart enough to see this.
Posted by: SameAgain | December 30, 2011, 1:03 pm 1:03 pm
It’s all a big laugh. The military is just another machine of the fascist state.
Just sayin’, lol.
Posted by: Kimberly | December 30, 2011, 1:06 pm 1:06 pm
The following is the beginning of President Obama’s statement on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 2011 WHERESMYMONEY. I stand corrected in that they must all do this only you blew it saying Obama did not. Learn to Google: “Seventy years ago today, a bright Sunday morning was darkened by the unprovoked attack on Pearl Harbor. Today, Michelle and I join the American people in honoring the memory of the more than 2,400 American patriots—military and civilian, men, women and children—who gave their lives in our first battle of the Second World War. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families for whom this day is deeply personal—the spouses, brothers and sisters, and sons and daughters who have known seven decades without a loved one but who have kept their legacy alive for future generations.”
Posted by: lexingtonlady | December 30, 2011, 1:20 pm 1:20 pm
Same as it ever was. Nothing has changed: Obama sucks.
Posted by: Sai | December 30, 2011, 1:24 pm 1:24 pm
“Same as it ever was. Nothing has changed: Obama sucks.”
Posted by: Sai
True. But Obama just needs 4 more years to get into a good groove.
Posted by: lexingtonlady | December 30, 2011, 1:29 pm 1:29 pm
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Posted by: hopeless and changeless | December 30, 2011, 2:15 pm 2:15 pm
Damage control. He “forgot” to mention Pearl Harbor on December 7, and once again MSM gave him a pass.
Posted by: wheresmymoney | December 30, 2011, 10:32 am 10:32 am
Actually, once again you prove your own ignorance of the truth.
The following is the beginning of President Obama’s statement on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 2011:
“Seventy years ago today, a bright Sunday morning was darkened by the unprovoked attack on Pearl Harbor. Today, Michelle and I join the American people in honoring the memory of the more than 2,400 American patriots—military and civilian, men, women and children—who gave their lives in our first battle of the Second World War. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families for whom this day is deeply personal—the spouses, brothers and sisters, and sons and daughters who have known seven decades without a loved one but who have kept their legacy alive for future generations.”
Posted by: Bob | December 30, 2011, 2:46 pm 2:46 pm
Wow, BOB, I missed that, but I often miss Obama’s YouTube videos and teleprompted statements. LOL.
Posted by: Mike The Mike | December 30, 2011, 3:23 pm 3:23 pm
I wonder which staff member wrote that for Obama and then put it up on his teleprompter.
Posted by: Elizabeth | December 30, 2011, 3:28 pm 3:28 pm
Posted by: Mike The Mike | December 30, 2011, 3:23 pm 3:23 pm
The President’s statement on December 7, 2011 regarding Pearl Harbor was covered by major media including the Washington Times, USA Today, New York Daily News, Fox news, etc., etc, etc. The ignorance of the right in America is stunning.
Posted by: Bob | December 30, 2011, 3:37 pm 3:37 pm