It was one of the few attacks on our mainland during World War II, and the incident might have been mostly forgotten but for what followed a few decades later.
Wow! I never, ever knew any of this! Thank you Tara! I grew up in a small town, our neighbor was Japanese..My dad served in WW2 on a DE. Had been in the pacific..he told me not all the Japanese were at fault. Our small town on the Allegheny river welcomed her in the 50’s and 60’s.🇺🇸🙏🏻
Another great story that few have heard. The only reason I had heard was because of the plethora history books I have read in the last year. Thanks greatly to your column rea-wakening my interest in history .
Great story. I've read about the 'fire balloons' launched from Japan against the West Coast but wasn't familiar with actual float plane bombing(s) there. Good stuff!
Again, another WWII story I have never heard. Thanks for keeping history alive.
Thank you Tara. The people of Brookings, Oregon are remarkable and commendable for forgiving Mr. Fujita and making him an honorary citizen.
What Fujita did to bomb the forest, he had been ordered to do but obviously, he was very remorseful and he spent his remaining years making amends.
This is a good story about people forgiving past deeds.
Wow! I never, ever knew any of this! Thank you Tara! I grew up in a small town, our neighbor was Japanese..My dad served in WW2 on a DE. Had been in the pacific..he told me not all the Japanese were at fault. Our small town on the Allegheny river welcomed her in the 50’s and 60’s.🇺🇸🙏🏻
Wow, what a great story! There are so many we haven't heard. Thanks for sharing.
Another great story that few have heard. The only reason I had heard was because of the plethora history books I have read in the last year. Thanks greatly to your column rea-wakening my interest in history .
A man once in uniform with conscience and regret gets to meet forgiving former foes . Great story , well told 👍🏻
touching stuff ! 🥲
Betsy Tara Ross that's a good one! Thanks! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Amazing history I never knew. We need to reflect more as a society on history that is about regret, forgiveness and redemption. 🇺🇸
I never heard this account. It’s a beautiful lesson in true repentance and total forgiveness. Thanks for sharing, Tara.
Another Great story of friendship developing after war!
Thank you Tara!!
Wonderful!
Great story. I've read about the 'fire balloons' launched from Japan against the West Coast but wasn't familiar with actual float plane bombing(s) there. Good stuff!
Another very interesting WWII war story. Thanks Tara!
What a great story !
Thank you Ms. Ross! My young friend, Jered Yates, told me of this and he has actually visited the town.
Thank you, Tara.