There was never a good war, or a bad peace. — Benjamin Franklin
I want to make it clear, however, that although I am deeply opposed to war, I am not advocating appeasement. It is often necessary to take a strong stand to counter unjust aggression. — His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Looking towards USS Missouri from USS Arizona Memorial.
Mooring bitts still visible.
Viewing Well
USS Arizona Gun Turret Number 3.
Every time I visit Pearl Harbor I get that vibe and I think black and white definitely captures it.
This month Kozo is challenging us to love our enemy for the monthly peace challenge. This post is not my response to this, but I do think the wreath in the photo below clearly shows love and respect for a former enemy.
Wreath from a former enemy.
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Being here in Okinawa, Japan, I know how memorable December 7 is as itis a very larg part of World War II. It would be cool for me to visit Pearl Harbor as well. It’s hard to fathom the ins and outs of war. Everyone ends up a loser, the result is always ugly, and the residues of it will always stay.
Rommel,
I’m amazed by the grace and respect of the Japanese veterans who visit Pearl Harbor and my heart always breaks when I think of the devastation experienced in Japan at the end of the war. Clearly forgiveness and peace are possible. I pray one day the rest of the world realizes this too.
The black and white effect said it all.. 🙂
Mahalo Zen.
What’s “Mahalo”?
Mahalo means thank you.
Ooh.. Mahalo too! ^_^