I grew up in the very shadow of WW2 . Usually about this time of year all the " grown ups" would start talking about where they were or who they lost etc. Didn't really have a Veterans Day and Nov 11 was Armistice Day so the time around Dec 7 ,and to a lesser extent the V Days ,was the " main event" of WW2 remembering. It was a fascinating time for us kids who loved the stories and usually involved the men bringing out the war trophies. I got to " play" with the jap saber and other items my dad brought back. Some kids had nazi stuff, a neighbor had a great Luger and a nazi flag, one had a helmet and some medals, lots of rifles ( amazing that none of them loaded themselves and caused mayhem)...... greatness....If you didn't grow up in a WW2 family you really can't understand just how overshadowing the war was.
It is so sad that they are virtually all gone and this week is just a chapter in a history book. IF you have any WW2 vets or home front heroes left in your family please reach out this week. Ask that great aunt about the home front. I found that the stories from my mom and grandmother were as fascinating as some of the vets stories.
What an era..God Bless Em.