Dedicated September 2, 1995. This monument, dedicated by the members of Chapter 1 South Carolina Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, was erected in memory of the men who gave their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor and other military bases on December 7, 1941. It is a tribute to all U.S. military personnel on this day of infamy. The names of the men from South Carolina who gave their lives during the attack are listed on the back side of the monument. Commemorative bricks with the names of Pearl Harbor survivors – “wives, widows, sons, daughters” – are featured on the brick walkway leading to the monument.
In memory of the 25 men from South Carolina who gave the lives during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and on other military bases on December 7, 1941. A day that will live in infamy.
“Eternal rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them and may they rest in peace-Amen. Remember Pearl Harbor keep American alert.”
