Friday, November 28, 2008

Okinawa

Ben emailed us some pictures from his adventures in Japan. He says it's a lot more interesting than the desert but he's ready to come home. We're ready to have him home--and glad that the homecoming is only a week away!

Ben at the Okinawa Aquarium.

This is the Okinawa Peace Park, a memorial of the Battle of Okinawa during WWII.


These walls list the names of all the Japanese and American soldiers.


Ben next to all the Moores that are listed.


At the Japanese Naval Underground in a room where a bunch of soldiers killed themselves to prevent capture.

5 comments:

rainyjane said...

Looks like fun! Glad he's coming home soon though :)

Jeannie Young said...

Neat pictures. I'm so glad for you that he will be home soon!

Lisa said...

Wow that is neat to see. I'm sure even cooler in person. I'm sure you can hardly wait for him to come home. Tell Ben I am honored to have him defending our country, adn welcome home!!!

Mead Family said...

This is Gayla Eliason-Mead. My family celebrated Thanksgiving with Ben's family every year growing up. We have a common friend Tiffeny Gatherum-can't remember married name right now and she let us know where to find you guys! It's so fun to see your beautiful family!!

Alisa said...

Ben, You're probably home by now - those were some fun pictures! So glad Gayla found this blog and shared it! It was fun catching up with you through your blog! You have a beautiful family! Alisa (Eliason) Hancock