ベトナム戦争戦没者の為のパドルアウト。5万8千人もの命が失われた戦争、ベトナム人民にいたっては200万人もの命が失われました。戦没者の中には沢山のサーファーがました。彼らの追悼の意を込めてのパドルアウトです。うちの大家さんは戦争経験者でありサーファーです。是非沢山の人々に参加して欲しいということで、戦争を知らない私ですがメモリアル・パドルアウトを見届けにいきました。戦争を知らなくても戦争はひとつもいいことが無いことはわかるよ。もう2度と同じ悲しみを繰り返したくないから思い出して・・・戦争はいらない。
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Paddle-out
More than 58,000 men and women gave their full measure of devotion and paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War. In the spirit of the Hawaiian tradition, a ceremonial paddle-out is often performed by surfers who wish to remember and honor those who have given their lives. This paddle-out is in memory of those fallen heroes. All veterans who served in any location or capacity during the Vietnam War are encouraged to participate in the paddle-out ceremony. The public is invited to witness this special event and partake in all other associated activities to show support to our American heroes both then and now. This is a challenge to all Vietnam Veterans to come together and again remember our fallen. It is not for us. It is for them.
In the spirit of the Hawaiian tradition, a ceremonial paddle-out is often performed by surfers who wish to remember and honor those who have given their lives. For many Vietnam Veterans, the ocean and the freedom of surfing has provided a unique escape from the memories of war.
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