Remembering Pearl Harbor

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Dec 7, 2009 3:40PM

The forward magazine of USS Shaw (DD-373) explodes during the second Japanese attack wave; NHHC Photograph via

As many of you already know, today marks the 68th anniversary of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, the surprise military attack that killed over 2,400 people and wounded almost 1,300. The City of Chicago plans to mark the day with a ceremony this morning at Navy Pier. The ceremony will include a bell-ringing to honor those that died during the attacks, including the seven victims from Illinois. Members of the Illinois and Chicago chapters of Pearl Harbor Survivors will be in attendance as will Mayor Daley, who will also attend a wreath-laying ceremony. The Navy Pier ceremony will get underway at 11 a.m.