A Day Of Infamy
To The Reader’s Forum:
December 7, 1941 — the attack on Pearl Harbor — was a day that has remained in infamy. Very few servicemembers who personally remember that day are still among us. The American Legion Auxiliary encourages everyone to do what they can to keep Pearl Harbor a part of our national consciousness.
Many brave servicemembers were asleep or about their morning routines when the Japanese bombers delivered a blow that would decide America’s involvement in World War II. More than 2,400 servicemembers died during the attack.
I invite you, along with the members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit Samuel L. Derby Post 556, Frewsburg, NY, to take a moment and remember the men and women who lost their lives that fateful day.
American Legion Auxiliary members have dedicated themselves for nearly a century to meeting the needs of our nation’s veterans, military and their families both here and abroad. They volunteer millions of hours yearly, with a value of $3.1 billion. As part of the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization, Auxiliary volunteers across the country also step up to honor veterans and military through annual scholarships and with ALA Girls State programs, teaching high school juniors to be leaders grounded in patriotism and Americanism. To learn more about the Auxiliary’s mission or to volunteer, donate or join, visit www.ALAforVeterans.org.
Candy Johnson
Unit Secretary and Public Relations Committee Chairman
Ladies Auxiliary
Samuel L. Derby Post 556, Frewsburg American Legion
COMMENTS