[dancerbill]

With all due respect, we did not schedule this show. That was done by The Villages Entertainment Department. Our role is to present the entertainment and, hopefully, raise some money for Operation Shoebox.

The "aloha spirit" in which the show is presented is one of love, honor, and respect for all living things. The Hawaiians are not responsible for the Pearl Harbor attack and suffered loss of life as we did. It was their misfortune that Pearl Harbor was located in their homeland.

It is very hurtful that we attempt to present something that is lovely and meant to commemorate the Christmas season and suffer attacks because of it. Also, if you read the flyer, you will see that the show presents two themes -- the commemoration of Christmas and the recognition of patriotism in honor of President Eisenhower and National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

Bill