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War Poster |
Clifford Olds, Ronald Endicott and Louis "Buddy" Costin Their death certificates list December 7, 1941, however they survived until December 23, 1941, trapped inside the USS West Virginia |
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American Gold Star Mothers History of the American Gold Star Mothers Who are the American Gold Star Mothers? --------------------------------------------------- Ladies of Gold They are stars that shine so bright But they don't shine just at night For they are mothers - from near and far Who have lost a son, in a war They shine as does a loving smile And as does the glint of a tear For they gave the gift Of one they held so dear Their dearest treasure was snatched away So that, in liberty, others might live today The pain in their hearts; it does ache They are proud of the stand, their sons did take To fight for freedom And to dash tyranny They did this for you They did this for me I, for one, stand ready to do my part And take each mother into my heart And let her know, that it is a lie For not in vain, did her son die And these ladies Be they young or old Are truly worth Their weight in gold I'll take them in my arms, their tears on my chest I'll tell them, he was America's best My hope, if I may be so bold Is for the light from their eyes, to shine like gold A Gold Star Mother They'll always be We owe them plenty Everyone... you, you and me Ed Allen A-4/60 70-71 10/99 |
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Women were at Pearl Harbor, too! Womens Army Auxiliary Corp (WAAC), Army Nurse Corp, WAVES, US Marine Women's Reserve |
One of the more than 200 men killed on Army Air Forces installations in Oahu. (National Archives Photo) |
"Heroes are ordinary men doing extra-ordinary things. Heros come from all walks of life and that's what makes the USA such a great country." ---Allan Pilger, US Navy Retired |
Waikiki Beach (National Archives Photo) |
Schoolroom in Honolulu (National Archives Photo) |
This sailor was stationed aboard the USS Arizona. Does anyone know his name? If you do, please e-mail us. (National Archives Photo) |
Pearl Harbor widows, enlisted by the Government, report for work at a West Coast aircraft factory (Life Magazine Photo) |
