On Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941, our naval base was bombed without provocation, three weeks before Christmas.

Some service personnel were at early mass, others preparing for breakfast.

Some 2,400 young Americans were killed that morning. We were at war with the Japanese Empire.

Some Hoboken men were already in service. A number of them joined after serving with our Civilian Conservation Corp camps.

After Dec. 7, all men ages 13 through 65 were required to register for the draft.

This Dec. 7, Hoboken veterans will gather and dedicate a wreath to be tossed into the Hudson River on this 74th anniversary of this day of "infamy."

On your way to work, say a little "thank you" and always "remember Pearl Harbor."

JACK O'BRIEN

WWII VETERAN

HOBOKEN

