The Pearl Harbor performances and memorial were both insightful yet emotional. As the band had an early morning and a long day ahead of them, we all changed into uniform, had breakfast and loaded the buses. Arriving at Pearl Harbor, we got off the buses and prepared for our first performance at the USS Missouri Battleship. Bobbi, a Park Ranger at Pearl Harbor was ecstatic about our arrival and performances, as she had been looking forward to it since the last time we were here. Her memories of the performance five years ago were surpassed by the performances of today. Following the 30 minute stand-still, Bobbi presented us with a flag that has been flown on the USS Missouri as well as a certificate and memorial pins. Next, we took a mass band photograph in front of the ship with our Pearl Harbor survivor Bernie Comito. Our second, and last performance of the day was another tribute performance, at the USS Arizona Visitor’s Centre. Afterwards, lunch was provided, and we were given free time to explore the museum and visit gift shops. Many of us spent our time purchasing souvenir patches and pins, as well as looking through the displays. Following free time, the band was split into two groups to watch an extremely eye-opening film regarding the Pearl Harbor attack. As the memorial film came to an end, we boarded a shuttle boat and made our way to the USS Arizona Memorial. Here, the band was able to look around, and take photos of the sunken ships and the Wall of Valor. The Drum Majors, alongside Bernie Comito were given a wreath to lay in front of the wall, in memory and recognition of all of the fallen soldiers. This was a very moving and emotional experience for all band members, as the realities of the attack were put into perspective. After both groups went through the memorial, we loaded the buses and returned to the hotel. We all attended the last band meeting of the night and were dismissed for dinner and free time. We are all excited for the busy day ahead of us tomorrow!
Monday 28 November 2016
Day 7- Pearl Harbor
By: Lauren Zanini,
The Pearl Harbor performances and memorial were both insightful yet emotional. As the band had an early morning and a long day ahead of them, we all changed into uniform, had breakfast and loaded the buses. Arriving at Pearl Harbor, we got off the buses and prepared for our first performance at the USS Missouri Battleship. Bobbi, a Park Ranger at Pearl Harbor was ecstatic about our arrival and performances, as she had been looking forward to it since the last time we were here. Her memories of the performance five years ago were surpassed by the performances of today. Following the 30 minute stand-still, Bobbi presented us with a flag that has been flown on the USS Missouri as well as a certificate and memorial pins. Next, we took a mass band photograph in front of the ship with our Pearl Harbor survivor Bernie Comito. Our second, and last performance of the day was another tribute performance, at the USS Arizona Visitor’s Centre. Afterwards, lunch was provided, and we were given free time to explore the museum and visit gift shops. Many of us spent our time purchasing souvenir patches and pins, as well as looking through the displays. Following free time, the band was split into two groups to watch an extremely eye-opening film regarding the Pearl Harbor attack. As the memorial film came to an end, we boarded a shuttle boat and made our way to the USS Arizona Memorial. Here, the band was able to look around, and take photos of the sunken ships and the Wall of Valor. The Drum Majors, alongside Bernie Comito were given a wreath to lay in front of the wall, in memory and recognition of all of the fallen soldiers. This was a very moving and emotional experience for all band members, as the realities of the attack were put into perspective. After both groups went through the memorial, we loaded the buses and returned to the hotel. We all attended the last band meeting of the night and were dismissed for dinner and free time. We are all excited for the busy day ahead of us tomorrow!
The Pearl Harbor performances and memorial were both insightful yet emotional. As the band had an early morning and a long day ahead of them, we all changed into uniform, had breakfast and loaded the buses. Arriving at Pearl Harbor, we got off the buses and prepared for our first performance at the USS Missouri Battleship. Bobbi, a Park Ranger at Pearl Harbor was ecstatic about our arrival and performances, as she had been looking forward to it since the last time we were here. Her memories of the performance five years ago were surpassed by the performances of today. Following the 30 minute stand-still, Bobbi presented us with a flag that has been flown on the USS Missouri as well as a certificate and memorial pins. Next, we took a mass band photograph in front of the ship with our Pearl Harbor survivor Bernie Comito. Our second, and last performance of the day was another tribute performance, at the USS Arizona Visitor’s Centre. Afterwards, lunch was provided, and we were given free time to explore the museum and visit gift shops. Many of us spent our time purchasing souvenir patches and pins, as well as looking through the displays. Following free time, the band was split into two groups to watch an extremely eye-opening film regarding the Pearl Harbor attack. As the memorial film came to an end, we boarded a shuttle boat and made our way to the USS Arizona Memorial. Here, the band was able to look around, and take photos of the sunken ships and the Wall of Valor. The Drum Majors, alongside Bernie Comito were given a wreath to lay in front of the wall, in memory and recognition of all of the fallen soldiers. This was a very moving and emotional experience for all band members, as the realities of the attack were put into perspective. After both groups went through the memorial, we loaded the buses and returned to the hotel. We all attended the last band meeting of the night and were dismissed for dinner and free time. We are all excited for the busy day ahead of us tomorrow!
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