Kowalski, heard the explosions from base housing and immediately reported to the wing headquarters building, where he worked for the wing commander. James Strickland get hit by an enemy bullet.ĭuring this time, then Master Sgt. Upon returning to the guard post he witness a friend, U.S. He got dressed, grabbed his helmet and gun, and headed back to his post. He was in bed when the bombing and strafing woke him. Swanson was a nightshift guard at the main gate and was relieved of duty before the attack. He was killed by a Japanese bullet while still on the flightline. The aircraft broke in two after landing and 1st Lt William Shlick, the flight doctor, managed to get out of the aircraft. The first aircraft arrived over Hickam Field during the Japanese attack and was strafed. On the morning of the attack, 12 B-17 Flying Fortresses were traveling from Hamilton Field, Calif. In addition to honoring Kowalski and Swanson, the ceremony honored men and women whose lives were forever changed that day.
Durward Swanson, survivors of the attack in attendance.
Shadow boxes were also presented to retired Air Force Col. The ceremony included performances by the Air Force Band of the Pacific, an F-22 missing man flyover from the Hawaii Air National Guard's 154th Wing, wreath laying, and an honor guard three-round volley. What hasn’t changed is our choice to honor and remember the courage, bravery, sacrifice and determination of those who weathered the attack.” was victorious in World War II, and Japan is now our treaty ally. “A lot has changed since that day,” added Gordon.
Over 400 military members, veterans and family members attended the ceremony to honor and remember the Airmen who lost their lives during the two waves of attacks by Japan on Dec. “This very ground shook from the bombs that were released by the multitude of Japanese aircraft flying overhead, on this exact spot where we are sitting today.” “Seventy-six years ago on a day much like today, an attack was launched by the Imperial Japanese Navy,” said Col. JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - Seventy-six years after a date that will live in infamy, the 15th Wing hosted a December 7 Remembrance Ceremony in commemoration of the attack on Hickam Field, in 1941.
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