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I still remember it all vividly, when i do think about it. How you view it depends largely on how it affected you. i rarely ever think about it, and when I do, it is just an unpleasant memory. There is no disrespect in this, i was not directly affected in any way, so its like Hurricane Katrina and the indonesian tsunami a few years back; it was horrific, but it changed nothignin my day to day life, so while i am aware of it, it doesnt hold any special meaning for me.
Pearl harbor, the holocaust, hell WW2 in general, cahnged the world, and there are people who still walk around with it every day, but for most of us, its just history, another event in a series of events that make up our lives. Its important to remember the lessons (if there were any), and to be sensitive of those who it IS a big deal for, but beyond that... I dont know.
Fo rthe record, I made a point to tell my family I loved them when i stopped by after work (mom, dad, sister) that day, and not one o fthem said anythign back. 7 years later, i dont speak to them any more. THAT is the one thing that sticks with me most.
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