December 7^th marks the day in 1941 when more than 2,000 Americans died in the surprise raid by the Japanese on the U.S. Pacific fleet. It was the first time an enemy attack was carried out on U.S. soil. But, of course, it wasn't the last. The few surviving veterans of Pearl Harbor have a saying: "Remember Pearl Harbor… keep America alert." So talk to your children about the importance of protecting our country, and how so many brave men and women have sacrificed their lives to give us our freedom. While you're remembering the fallen,take a look at this powerful video of one soldier surprising his son.