Pix,
The significance of the date didn't escape me. I was going to make mention of it myself but didn't really know what to say.
I think you stated it quite well.
My dad would have participated in the invasion of Japan. Often when I look at my model of Enola Gay I sometimes wonder if had it not been for the successful mission of this aircraft and Bock's Car three days later, how many of us wouldn't even be here today.
You're right. It is a significant debt we owe those guys. And one that can never be repaid.