Shelburn veteran pays tribute to Pearl Harbor

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind.

(WTHI) - December 7 is a date that will live infamy.

It marks the anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

"today" is "today" is "pearl harbor" "remembrance day".

It's the 79th anniversary of the surprise attack "on hawaii" "by japanese forces".

"a commemoration ceremony" happened today "in hawaii".

"the theme" focused "on the marines" and "soldiers" who defended "oahu"..

And "the civilians" caught in the crossfire.

"the ceremony" was closed to the public this year.

This was all "to protect survivors" and "veterans" in attendance.

More than "35"-hundred americans either "died" or, "were injured" that day.

"the pearl harbor attack"..

Led "the u-s" into world war-"2".

There was "a local tribute today" to pearl harbor.

"local veterans" took part in a ceremony "in shelburn, indiana".

There was "a color guard presentation".

"the crosses in the ground"..

Represent "sullivan county residents" who've served in the military.

"the veterans"..

Who were there say..

Taking time to pay tribute to events like this..

Is so very important.

///// ////// it's amazing to me how deep the patriotism goes in such a small county.

/////// this is the 5th year "for the special service".

Coming-up for you tonight at "6"-o'clock..

You'll hear from "the person" who helped