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Comment on Japanese Dog Tags From World War Two by Linda R.

Linda R. — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:41:00 +0000

I’ll agree, that was quite an experience. I know it was an emotional experience stemming from the reason they were found on that beach. It was a difficult time for the world.

I still have some of my father’s military items, probably his dog tags, passport, diplomas, photos, etc. He was an airplane mechanic in the Air Force. He was in from ’46 to ’52.

Comment on Japanese Dog Tags From World War Two by Small Town Mommy

Small Town Mommy — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:19:00 +0000

Those tags are so fascinating. I hope you find out more about them.

Comment on Japanese Dog Tags From World War Two by Mel

Mel — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:11:00 +0000

Read the book….saw the film. Bawled. Unceasingly….rivers of tears.
I’m not good with stuff like that. I’m not brave or understanding or angry….just horribly sad and confused by the decision making. But things were not, then, as they are today. I try to remember that–culture was different, values were different, society was different. Stuff evolves–as it should, I guess.

I don’t believe I could have held those dog tags.
I was paralyzed at the photos, even.
No. I know I wouldn’t have been able to hold the tags. I’da been awash with the horrific-ness of it all.

Comment on Japanese Dog Tags From World War Two by Ron

Ron — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:54:00 +0000

WOW….I actually got chills reading this post and then SEEING the tags!

I love history-type stories like this.

And yes, I have had a similar experience while in Kyoto, Japan and seeing the ancient temples. I actually had sit down and cry my eyes out because I was so moved by their history and beauty. I was overcome with emotion from the ‘energy’ of the past.

Great post, Katherine. Thanks for sharing!

Comment on Japanese Dog Tags From World War Two by Laughingmom

Laughingmom — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:01:00 +0000

My son is a history buff and we have watched several movies from that time – including flags of our fathers. They all touch me deeply. Thanks for a great post.

Comment on Japanese Dog Tags From World War Two by Chat online

Chat online — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:56:00 +0000

Thats history!!!!You have to conserve it as much as you can! http://es.smeet.com/chat

Comment on Japanese Dog Tags From World War Two by meleahrebeccah

meleahrebeccah — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:24:00 +0000

I don’t think I could handle reading a book that will make me cry that much, but I might just give it a shot. Only because you said so!

Comment on Porta Potty Prank by meleahrebeccah

meleahrebeccah — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:11:00 +0000

That’s horrible. And hilarious.

Comment on Homemade Peanut Butter Is Not Worth It by Jennifer Barbour

Jennifer Barbour — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:00:00 +0000

Wow. I don’t think I would have gotten past shelling the peanuts before sending a nasty message to Mr. Alton Brown. Good for you for sticking it out!

Comment on Japanese Dog Tags From World War Two by Ferd

Ferd — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:30:00 +0000

Cool! I hope you learn more about the tags!

I have an Italian book from the 1700′s that gives me that kind of feeling. It’s a sort of science encyclopedia. It was printed, but all the images were drawn by hand. It makes me wonder about what life was like way back then.