Today is the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Dec. 7, 1941, was the day that 2,400 Americans died in that surprise attack. The following day, President Roosevelt declared war on Japan and referred to December 7th as a date that will live in infamy.

It’s been 75 years and I can remember when I heard the news about Pearl Harbor.

It was about 3 p.m., and I was sitting with my dad at a Reserve High vs. St. James High football game. Inez Madere passed and shouted the news, “The Japanese have attacked Pearl Harbor!”

I can still see the fear that was obvious on my dad’s face as he heard the news. I was 7 years old at the time and in the second grade at St. Peter School in Reserve.

I later learned that on Jan. 18, 1942, five members of the football team left school and joined the U.S. Marines. They were Marion Roberts, Billy Sutton, Gerard Loupe, Shirley Maus and Clarence “Nick” Duhe.

Marion Roberts never returned. He was only 19 when he was killed in Tarawa.

My dad had four younger brothers who served their country in the Second World War. “Eaky” was killed in France. I also remember listening to the radio every night with my dad to get the latest news of the war. (There were no televisions.)

In fact, we didn’t have a car or a telephone. Tuition at St. Peter School was 50 cents a month. Everyone went to church on Sundays, families prayed together and cared for each other unselfishly.

Since that war, we’ve had others and are still fighting to protect our freedom. The Bible predicts that until the end of time, there will be wars and rumors of war.

Should that discourage us from living a life dedicated to making things better for those left behind? I pray not!

As time changes things in our lives, we must never forget that God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow and is a loving Heavenly Father!

This article is to remind us that we should never forget Pearl Harbor.

May God Bless America!

If you have any questions or comments, please write Harold Keller at Get High on Life, P.O. Drawer U, Reserve, LA 70084, call 985-652-8477 or e-mail hkeller@comcast.net.