A Pearl Harbor Day Message from Bergen County Executive Kathleen A. Donovan
In the early morning of December 7, 1941 hundreds of fighters and bombers from the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked the US Pacific Fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor. In just two hours, nearly 20 American ships, including eight battleships, were lost; most importantly more than 2,000 soldiers and sailors lost their lives.
In those dark days that followed, we as Americans showed that our spirit and strength comes from our resilience. The ‘Greatest Generation’ that endured years of conflict following the attacks on Pearl Harbor set an example that we follow today.
So each year we take time on this date, December 7th, not only to remember those lost in the attacks but to reaffirm that no matter the adversity, we as Americans will come together to defend our liberty, our principles, and stand tall united.
And finally we say thank you, once again, to all of our military personnel and veterans who have served or continue to serve so that we can be free.
Bergen County Executive Kathleen A. Donovan