Six months before the Empire of Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, U.S. military dependents were ordered to evacuate from Guam, and the island was left to defend itself against the full onslaught of the Japanese military machine. The Island Guard and U.S. military service men that stayed on the island acquitted themselves well, but were overrun by the Japanese army and navy.

After the invasion, the Chamorru people suffered severely for their loyalty. People were beheaded, tortured, beaten and raped. Children were beaten if they did not know their Japanese lesson well. People were beaten or beheaded for not bowing correctly to Japanese soldiers. Adults and children were forced to labor for the Japanese army. and were placed in concentration camps. Shortly before the United States came to re-take the island, men women and children were placed in caves and grenades were thrown into the caves to kill them. See the occupation remembered

The Chamorru people have fought and died for the United States of America in WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, in Gulf War I and in Iraq and Afghanistan. We call upon the Congress to recognize our loyalty, service and sacrifice for the United States of America

It is only fair and just that those who suffered during one of the darkest times in our history be recognized for their loyalty by passing H.R. 44 and H.R. 2647 Section 1601 et seq. in the Senate. We the undersigned, citizens residing in Guam, the 50 States and others who support this petition implore you to pass this bill.

Respectfully Yours,