Flashback Journey

Exploring memories from the past is enjoyable, but we can also do wonderful things right now: in the moments we intentionally create this day.

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↪ One night I had a dream… and I met the person who I might have become: https://t.co/IRs3wtw7fT

[Steve Clemans @Steve09812]

It is with profound sorrow that we bid farewell to Jeanne Gibson, our beloved Rosie the Riveter, has passed away today, July 29, 2026, at the remarkable age of 100. With her passing, we don't simply mourn the loss of a beloved friend, we honor the life of an American hero whose courage, dedication, and unwavering spirit helped shape history, and will continue to inspire generations to come.📷📷
At just 18 years old, Jeanne left her home in Minnesota in the summer of 1944 and answered her nation's call, becoming a welder at Todd Pacific Shipyards in Seattle. With determination and grit, she helped build destroyers that strengthened the Allied war effort during World War II. She later continued her service with the Army Transportation Corps in Juneau, Alaska, embodying the resilience and patriotism of the Greatest Generation.
Yet Jeanne's legacy extended far beyond the war. She earned her Ph.D., dedicated three decades to teaching, earned her private pilot license, and spent the rest of her life proving that courage, determination, and purpose know no age.
In 2024, Jeanne and her fellow Rosies were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, one of our nation's highest civilian honors, recognizing the extraordinary women whose sacrifices and determination helped secure victory during World War II.
To all of us at Pacific Historic Parks, Jeanne was far more than a Rosie, she was family. She traveled to Hawaiʻi time and again to share her remarkable story with visitors, inspire local students, and ensure that the sacrifices of the Home Front would never be forgotten. Her radiant smile, generous heart, and boundless enthusiasm touched every life she encountered.
She had a special gift for encouraging young girls, reminding them that no dream was too big and no obstacle too great. Through her words and her example, she inspired generations to believe in themselves and pursue lives of courage, service, and purpose.
Jeanne remained a tireless advocate for preserving the legacy of the Rosies, volunteering at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park on "Rosie Fridays" and ensuring the stories of the women who helped win the war would continue to inspire future generations.
In one of life's poignant moments, just days before her passing, Jeanne was celebrated with a Wall of Honor banner at the park she loved so dearly and recognized during a San Jose Earthquakes halftime ceremony honoring Bay Area heroes. It was a fitting tribute to a woman whose life was defined by selfless service, quiet strength, and extraordinary grace.
Though Jeanne has taken her final flight, her legacy will never fade. It lives on in every story she shared, every young person she inspired, every life she touched, and in the enduring example of courage she leaves behind.
Our hearts are with Jeanne's family, her fellow Rosies, and all who were blessed to know and love her.
Rest in peace, Jeanne Gibson.
Thank you for answering the call when your country needed you most. Thank you for showing generations what courage looks like. We will remember you always

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"Large, sweeping changes often sound good in theory, but the faster you try to change your life, the more likely you are to backslide. Real change is inch by inch. Go out and win the next five minutes."

-- James Clear

[Collin Rugg @CollinRugg]

NEW: Lifeguards save a young boy who was caught in large waves in Santa Cruz, California.

"The lifeguard just had a gorilla grip on that young man, held him from getting swept back out," said Scott Vander Dussen, who filmed the incident.

Heroes.

[🎸 Rock History 🎸 @historyrock_]

The legendary Mick Jagger turns 83 today. He just released an album, and The Rolling Stones are going on tour next year.

UNSTOPPABLE.

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@lippyent Canned brussel sprouts, lima beans, and asparagus. Years later, I discovered that I enjoyed eating fresh vegetables -- it was just the canned versions that tasted terrible!

[People @people]

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#WilliamShatner is sharing the moment he was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma cancer and how he and his daughter #MelanieShatner, who was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, both became cancer-free within two years. See the full interview on the #PeopleApp.

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@Matt_Pinner Number 4 feels like home... 🧡🧡

[Fitness and Wellness @PowerFitQueen]

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🩷 save this 2 min flabby arms workout 🩷

[Robin Trower @robintrower]

“We were very lucky that tape was rolling that night.” Robin had no idea Swedish Radio was recording him. The lucky break led to one of the greatest live albums of the ’70s. Still touring UK & US Fall 2026.
Thanks for the interview @GuitarPlayerNow:
https://t.co/imV9xRRqvX

[James Clear @JamesClear]

On funerals, loss, grief, friendship, and support:

It's not about knowing what to say. It's about being there when nobody knows what to say. The only thing people need to hear is, "You are not alone." And that doesn't require words. It just requires your presence.

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@NancySinatra Happy Birthday to your sister, Tina! 🌹

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✨ Memories don’t disappear. They wait patiently... ready to be rediscovered, retold, and shared.

Flashback Journey is about honoring those moments that shaped us, comforted us, and quietly guided us forward.

Welcome to Flashback Journey.
Your memories are welcome here, too.

[Jimmy Page @JimmyPage]

As a footnote to Physical Graffiti, I thought you might like to hear the original home demo, recorded in my studio at Plumpton Place of a piece of music that was going to surface as 10 Years Gone.

I presented this rough mix to the band at Headley Grange in order to do this for real. Robert Plant came up with some lyrics for my music that were extraordinary and then we arrive at the song 10 Years Gone.

https://t.co/8ltVNK2LbF

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↪️ Do you remember? 🎵🎶🎵

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@Matt_Pinner HOPE

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