because of WWII 1942 & 1943 and conservation of energy. I wasn't born yet but my Aunts and uncles shared history with me.

It must have been amazing for so many people to show up and be silent.

I have swallowed my share of salt water from both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and off the Mexican coast, plus other saltey vacation spots, like the Bahamas, etc... I can vouch for them being way saltier then any of my tears I shed & swallowed.