Veterans of Pearl Harbor

Seaman 2nd Class Henry Rapalus of the U.S.S. Hull shown here with Seaman Apprentice Wayne Gore (L) and Lieutenant Jhon Alzamora (R) NJROTC

Admiral Thomas Moorer, the former Assistant to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff

Seaman 2nd Class Henry Rapalus of the U.S.S. Hull

Thomas Kimmel, Grandson of Admiral Kimmel, Commander in Chief, Pearl Harbor. "We need to not perpetuate the myth that Admiral Kimmel and General Short were 'solely responsible'* for the success of the Japanese at Pearl Harbor." *erroneous report of the Robert Commission released 47 days after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Those wishing more information about Admiral Kimmel and Pearl Harbor may email Thomas Kimmel at tkkjr@juno.com.

Roger Thomas, Radioman, Kanehohe Bay

(L-R) Pearl Harbor Historian George Victor and Pearl Harbor Veterans Admiral Thomas Moorer, Henry Rapalusa and Roger Thomas