Comments on: Echoes From Pearl Harbor

By: Amy M

Amy M — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:30:28 +0000

A great speech can truly make history. For you. Here’s how. by Amy Miller, President of Poemstogo.org

As president of Poemstogo.org (http://www.poemstogo.org) I’m always mindful of the truly great speeches given throughout history. Our speeches (like our poems and toasts) are prepared specially to evoke the magic of your most special moments, like big birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and so many more of life’s signal times. We do it for you, in the name of “personal history.”

Then there’s the history of our times. This past week I was reminded of one of the greatest speeches ever delivered. The speaker was none other than Frankin Delano Roosevelt, president of the United States. He delivered his blockbuster on December 8, 1941, a day after the horrible Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor. In speaking to congress (and to the entire United States population), Mr. Roosevelt referred to December 7th as “a date which will live in infamy.” That phrase went colloquial after FDR uttered those riveting words. Kind of like a video of today going viral.The speech was critical in galvanizing the country, filling America with the resolve it would take to defeat a dangerous enemy.

Another speech that comes to mind was delivered by Edward VIII, King of England. It was December, 1936 and Edward was abdicating, giving up his throne because he had fallen in love with “commoner” Wallis Simpson, an American socialite. As King he was also head of the Church of England, a body that could not tolerate the fact that he intended to marry a divorcee. He had to choose love or the crown. Edward chose love. “I have made this, the most serious decision of my life, only upon the single thought of what would, in the end, be best for all.” With that, Edward renounced the throne. He and Wallis did indeed marry and, as the story goes, they lived happily ever after.

Those two speeches, each so different from the other, have one unifying element: They’re excellent examples of the power contained in a well-crafted speech. At Poemstogo, (http://www.Poemstogo.org) we strive to infuse the same power, the same magic in our speeches — for you. Take a look at a few examples from speeches that we have prepared for weddings, anniversaries and all kinds of occasions. Our Poemstogo (http://www.Poemstogo.org) speeches are filled with all the fun and the heartfelt emotion of your biggest days. Work with us and we’ll do all we can to make them as unforgettable for you as the speeches of FDR and Edward were to the world.

Remember, every Poemstogo.org (http://www.poemstogo.org) speech is an utter original — because we write it from information that you provide.

Call on me any time I can help.

Best,

Amy
http://www.Poemstogo.org

By: Monika

Monika — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:16:22 +0000

Andy, I am sorry to use this site to ask you this question. But: do you still have the same e-mail address? After our last communications re: the “google” search, I received numerous e-mails showing YOUR e-mail address, but with a blank subject line, or inappropriate language in the subject line. I have not opened these e-mails because I have had this experience with hackers before. So, I just wanted to make sure that you still have the same e-mail address before I use it, and open myself up to this hacker! I hope I am wrong and you did not get “hacked” into.

By: Debby Slagle

Debby Slagle — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:48:49 +0000

I have read these posts, and feel much sadness for those that lost their lives, and loved ones. I once was a military wife. Thankfully through peace time. My heart goes out to those families that are experiencing todays termole, and those that have loved and lost. God Bless our Military past present and future. Mostly today, the men and women of December 7, 1941.

By: Cathy lyle

Cathy lyle — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:22:50 +0000

I know my father was a lieutenant commander in the navy and he also went to intelligence school. I grew up in a family that did not discuss religion even though we went to church or talk about the military. So I do not have much to offer to say. I am proud for all that served the armed forces in general and Pearl Harbor. It all kind of leaves me sad, for I don’t have my Daddy any more. May God bless all those that are in service, retired from service and those that lost loved one that lost their lives serving our great country, USA. Thank you all.

By: Mary Morr Robustelli

Mary Morr Robustelli — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:07:10 +0000

Had a big surprise party for my 21st birthday on Dec. 6, 1941. The next morning all the dearest friends came back to my house and we sat and listened to FDR declare war on Japan. Such happiness one day and extreme sadness the next. All of my young men friends were called to active duty including my brother, brothers in law, cousins and my husband.. They were all away at least one and 1/2 years to two years. Some in Europe some in the Pacific. One of my friends is still on the Arizona. Have visited Hawaii at least 5 times and always drawn to the Memorial. God Bless all who served and all who are now serving.

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:05:12 +0000

On this day my husband and I always remember his first cousin, a 19 year old sailor on board the USS Arizona when the Japanese bombs rained down on her decks. The forward magazine exploded and dear Vladimir Mendoza Romero is still there along with 1,177 of his shipmates. They all made the supreme sacrifice and will be remembered with love and honor. We take the time to place virtual flowers on his memorial site on Find A Grave.