I hope this helps heal lingering wounds  of memories of those on both sides who fought bravely for their countries.  It is an honorable thing to do in any culture, but particularly ours and Japan`s
  Those battles were terrible times for our forefathers that we should always make efforts to avoid a repeat of, with compassion and education about other nations in the world, and our inter-dependence on each other to exist on our little rock hurtling through space.  May all the old soldiers rest, together, in peace. My father fought the Imperial Forces in the South Pacific as a bomber crew member.  He`s resting at peace at Fort Rich.  I have his flag.