D-Day....71 years ago today

John A. Birdsall · 12-11-2012, 12:02 PM

In 1969 when stationed on the USS BOYD DD544, we were headed for a Westpac tour and the day prior to entering pearl harbor was the day my enlistment was over, however I extended my enlistment for duration of cruise. I should not have done that cause I did not have a re-enlistment physical and there for I was restricted to the ship. I wanted to go see the Arizona Memorial, but was not permitted to do so. I agree that every person when passing thru Pearl Harbor or closeby should go to the Arizona and pay there respects. I have never been able to get any closer than the fantal of the Boyd.

12-11-2012, 12:02 PM	#27
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	hawaii In 1969 when stationed on the USS BOYD DD544, we were headed for a Westpac tour and the day prior to entering pearl harbor was the day my enlistment was over, however I extended my enlistment for duration of cruise. I should not have done that cause I did not have a re-enlistment physical and there for I was restricted to the ship. I wanted to go see the Arizona Memorial, but was not permitted to do so. I agree that every person when passing thru Pearl Harbor or closeby should go to the Arizona and pay there respects. I have never been able to get any closer than the fantal of the Boyd.