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Military

Eyewitness to #Pearl Harbor Attack

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Authors meet…Navy veteran Robert Lee shared stories with me about December 7, 1941, what he saw during the attack at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu. First wave reported Japanese air strike of 110 aircraft was at 7:55AM.  The second Japanese air strike of 130 aircraft was 55 minutes later. Above pictures left to right: The Lone Sailor memorial, In red shirt; Robert Lee, The Lone Sailor and dufflebag, a Sailor uniform worn during the attack, USS Arizona memorial, USS Arizona Anchor, USS Arizona Torrents and Sunrise at Honolulu. Author and illustrator; Allen Seiden of Pearl Harbor

The greatest loss of life as a result of the Pearl Harbor attack was on the USS Arizona..1,177 men.  It was considered to be the main memorial from the attack. 130 ships were in port that morning including; USS Oklahoma, USS California, USS Marilyn, USS Tennessee, USS Utah and USS W.Virginia which sustained loss of life, major damage to complete loss.  Total loss of life resulting from the attack; 2,500 men.  The USS Enterprise, USS Saratoga and the USS Midway avoided damage because they were not in port that morning.

 

Below:  Current underwater footage of the USS Arizona.

 

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Reader Finds Inspiration

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Screenshots with one of my messenger friends.  She shared with me how after giving my books to her neighbor she was inspired to seek her career in the Military.  I thought it was funny reading how she was having a hard time with all of the “yelling”.  I warned everyone about that part of training in book one, #InMyOwnWords. I guess you would just have to experience that pressure personally. She is focused and determined, no doubt she will complete her goal.

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Billie Jean King: Inspirational Conversation and Lunch

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Had the Honor of having Lunch and Conversation with #Trailblazer and #TennisLegend @BillyJeanKing.  She has a powerful message on equality for pay, leadership roles, and education.  A new Co-partner for a major league Baseball team.  Partners with #Hudson and #MagellanCorp for her #BJKLeadershipinitiative.  As a young child and #girlscout she was moved to #DotheRightThing and she knew tennis was what she wanted to do.  Her favorite phrase; “Champions Adjust“,  also seen here with @JantelLavender #CHI#SKYWNBA Thanks again..Enjoy the Books…#BJK, she said she couldn’t wait to read my books.

 

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Reaching Out

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I was surprised to receive a gift from a former Military Police Soldier from my First Unit; 118th MP Co. Airborne and Friend: Bruce Litiza.  He claims to be breezing through my books and I was taken back when he said these things to me; ” You did great“,  “knowing you – you can only do proud“, and “Love the story on door position on your second jump“.

Thanks Bruce for the miniature company Guidon (Cross Pistols).  I see who loves the camera!

 

 

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‘Burst Into Books’ Presentation

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Senior Class at Butler College Prep
Parent and student with Expess Yourself
Glenda Dugar with the founder, Jurema Gorham of BUTLER COLLEGE PREP
The founder, Jurema Gorham of BUTLER COLLEGE PREP

BURST INTO BOOKS is geared towards children from ages 6 months to 13 years old. Children will develop a love for literature through reading circles, book clubs and family centered events.
Once a month, four book clubs will meet that are grouped by age. Each group is led by an experienced educator that will help each child engage with the text through multiple ways.

  1. The founder, Jurema Gorham of BUTLER COLLEGE PREP has set one of her goals to help families best support their children as they strengthen their reading and comprehension skills through her school supported organized events.