Written to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, this stirring tribute honors the heroes of December 7, 1941. Beginning with chimes signifying the hour of the attack, the composition takes listeners and performers on a moving journey from the precarious moments before the attack, through the air strike, and on to its devasting aftermath. Including statements of Anchors Aweigh; Taps; Eternal Father, Strong to Save and fragments of many American tunes, use this composition to teach about American history and the resilience of all mankind.