Today’s feature was submitted by a subscriber who commented, “I loved this video.  It made me happy/sad … thinking of all those beautiful young people and families that made so many sacrifices for our freedom…. especially thinking of the situation today.  It was a simpler time.  God save us……….”

Kalakaua Avenue on VJ Day

The video features a 16 mm color film was taken on August 16, 1945, along Kalakaua Avenue on VJ Day – – no high rises, 1930s cars and plenty of uniforms. Even those of us who are not old enough to remember that day, you might find it interesting anyway.

Loyal Subscribers!  We need some help.  The purpose of our “Heart” section is to publish stories of the experiences, contributions and sacrifices of our military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard) and public service personnel (police officers, fire fighters, EMS, merchant marines and others in the public sector) as well as stories of their families.  Please search your memory and computer for a few and send them to Bill (CPT Otis) O’Quin at boquin@ix.netcom.com for possible publication.  Thanks!

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