text: As part of my officeÛªs Veterans History Project, my staff sat down and interviewed US Navy Petty Officer Barton Dale Messler of Irving. Mr. Messler is one of an estimated 3,000 Pearl Harbor survivors that are still alive to share their stories from that infamous day. During his interview, Mr. Messler recounted his experience as a Gunners Mate on the USS Pennsylvania on December 7, 1941, as well as many other stories from throughout his impressive military career. Click the link below to watch: