It’s important to remember history

~ globalwhiz@protonmail.com

While everyone is currently overwhelmed with today’s political, economic, and social issues, we must not lose our historical perspective. Seventy-nine years ago today, events occurred that propelled the United States into World War II.

There are generations of people living in our United States to whom this event and subsequent actions seem distant; to a shrinking number of others, this is still a vibrant and essential part of our national fabric.

For me, today always reminds me of my cousin, George Adams. George was a young US Navy sailor in Pearl Harbor that fateful day. He didn’t talk much about his experiences in later years. However, I have childhood memories of his few stories, and best of all, I was the ring bearer at his wedding to his wonderful wife, Jean, in later years.

George went on to a successful career in the Navy, retiring at the highest enlisted rank. As a result of his Pearl Harbor service, he is buried at the Arlington National Cemetery; his wife, Jean, also served as an Army nurse during the war and will be interred next to him.

So, today is a special day, and I am so proud of them.

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I’m a dreamer at heart, proudly born and raised in San Francisco—a city that covers just 49 square miles but was heaven on earth for me. Every corner of The City (as we natives affectionately call it) has been a part of my life. No area ever felt too distant. With wide eyes and an open heart, I’ve always welcomed the world around me. I find joy in creativity, wonder, and discovering new possibilities—whether that’s through international work adventures or dreaming up the next exciting idea. Even though San Francisco was my hometown, my passport has taken me to many amazing places and introduced me to wonderful people, shaping me in countless ways. I carry pieces of these experiences and friendships with me wherever I go. Above all, I treasure my family, friends, and those small, meaningful moments that keep my spirit alive and thriving. I never want my curiosity to fade away.

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