Submitted Photo Pictured from left to right are Color Guard members Leroy Herbstritt, John Burau, Ed Fik, Tom Rabb, Colin Anderson, Jim Lisa, John Leatherbarrow, and Commander Richard Henry.

Special to the OBSERVER

SILVER CREEK — The local community continues to remember those who perished on Dec. 7, 1941.

Pearl Harbor Services were held Thursday at 11 a.m. by the Samuel Cimino VFW Post 6472 & American Legion Post 148, 13 N. Main St. Silver Creek. A wreath-laying ceremony was held on the shores of Lake Erie in Sunset Bay. This marked the 76th year of the attack of Pearl Harbor which claimed over 2,400 lives.

“On this day we remember the shock of an infamous, unprovoked attack. But we also remember the resolve and courage of a nation that knew it must stand and fight for its cherished values,” said organizers.

“Today, on this 76th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we honor the memories of the 2,400 brave Americans who gave their lives, as well as all those who stood in our defense.

“This day of remembrance is a time to look back and recount their sacrifice for the cause of freedom.

“Let us also look inward to find the character and courage to stand for the life and liberty with which those American heroes stood for.

“May all we say and do today bring honor to those who have so nobly served, and to those who today continue to defend our country. God Bless America and to those that paid the ultimate price,” organizers concluded.

A special thank you was given to the VFW Auxillary for the luncheon they provided.