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loooui7 · loooui7

Hello... Just wanted to post my thoughts to the page...to a grandfather I never got to know. He was a Seaman 2 (Vincent Fast Horse) on the Indianapolis when she went down. I've watched the documentarys, researched the internet and so on just I have an idea about him and who he was. I suppose I've thoug...

Cindy · Cindy

I am new to this sight and hoping to get information about my father, Charles Thomas Meyer. He was a survivor and I believe he attended several of the very early reunions. He was originally from Marlin, Texas and passed away in 1971 while living in Austin, Texas. My brother Mike has posted on this sight...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

Just received the news that Ethel Morris, wife of USS Indianapolis Survivor Al Morris of Akron, Ohio passed away on March 20th.

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

It is with great sadness that I pass on the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor Kenley Lanter passed away. May be rest in peace and may his family & friends find comfort in their fond memories of our hero.Guestbook: http://www.allenfh.com/_mgxroot/page_10780.php?task=Current&lis...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

It is with great sadness that I pass on the news that another of our beloved USS Indianapolis Survivors, Sal Maldonado passed away on Tuesday evening (Feb 26). May be rest in peace and may his family & friends find comfort in their fond memories of our hero. (I will post details on the services as the...

nikki · nikki

Hello- I would first like to say that I am honored to be the daughter of a man who served in WW2. My dad's name was Roy Lee (Red) Simmons. Unfortunately I lost him to cancer 22 years ago (I am now 42). He told me many stories of his time on the USS Indianapolis, and I would dearly love to hear from anyone who ma...

unclejohn · unclejohn

John was my uncle and my last meeting with him was while he was home on leave prior to sailing for Tinanin. I wish to know if he was able to get off the ship and into the water.

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

I just received the sad news that USS Indianapolis Jimmy O'Donnell passed away this afternoon (1/9/2013) at the age of 92. Just a few days after celebrating his 70th Wedding Anniversary with his wife Mary. A long, blessed life indeed!Funeral services are being planned now, but I understand that F...

Bulldog · Bulldog

I recently read, once again, an account of a suvivor of the USS Indianapolis tragedy. I was profoundly moved by the adversities those men suffered and reminded again of the tremedous sacrifices thousands have made to secure the freedoms I have today. My Dad also served with honor in the US Navy in WW...

Inspector · Inspector

I'm a retired Navy man who has been reading, among other things, the history of the 2nd World War. Quite by chance I picked up the book written by Richard F. Newcomb titled "Abandon Ship". Though I've always heard references made to the sinking of this great ship I had not made myself fami...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

I just received the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor Glenn Morgan passed away peacefully yesterday morning (12/24/2012). Funeral services are at 2:00 pm, Friday at Annetta United Methodist Church, 2836 West Farm Road 5, Aledo, TX 76008 with burial to follow at Newberry Cemetery just off Hwy...

Foundation · Foundation

Good afternoon all, As a matter of introduction, I recently served as the Deputy Chief of the World War II Research and Investigation Branch at the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) at Pearl Harbor and was the primary investigator assigned to the cases of American servicemen listed as MIA or...

Hugh · Hugh

I met him near Pheonix in the 1980's, fine guy, he told me the story of the Indianapolis. Like most Americans, I was unaware of the tragedy, and sacrifice of these brave men. I was working as a crop-duster pilot, and accidentally let some over-spray of salt water we were using to defoliate some cotton d...

JerryEakin · JerryEakin

My father served on the Indianapolis. I only saw him cry twice in my lifetime, when my grandmother passed away and when he told me the story about how McVay was treated and all the men who died. I always had the feeling that my father thought that the people who were on that ship never got the credit, or resp...

Jenkins · Jenkins

It's Vernon C Nordin (Vern) relieved from Indianapolis just prior to its last voyage. My dad passed away yesterday and wondering if there are any good stories out there we can use at his service. We want to have a service at sea just outside the Golden Gate. His cremains will not be released for a wee...

MBrooks · MBrooks

I am a History teacher at Hays High School in Hays, Kansas. I simply want the survivors of the USS Indianapolis and their families to know that I read Doug Stanton's book In Harm's Way to my students every year. I believe it's essential to my student's lives that they understand and remember the sacri...

usskittyhawk · usskittyhawk

I recently communicated with Mr. Paul Murphy who survived the disaster and he appears to be in declining health. Please keep this sweet and great man in your prayers.

ww2kim · ww2kim

This will probably be the last Indy presentation in this area. It is becoming difficult for these wonderful gentlemen to travel so I am delighted that George Horvath has agreed to be the Guest of Honor on November 9th, 2012 at the Performing Arts Center in Auburn, WA. Also in attendance will be Alexes...

JudyB · JudyB

Thank you for this wonderful site that pays tribute to these men and keeps their story alive. Winston Arnold, my uncle, was killed before I was born in the kamikaze attack on 3/31/45. His sister is 89 years old and lives in Northern California. If anyone has memories of Winston they would like to sha...

SCPO Lavery · SCPO Lavery

I'm sure many of you have seen and shared the WWII tribute "Before you go", but it is such a moving tribute that I hope no one is bothered by seeing the link one more time: http://www.beforeyougo.us/play_byg Our WWII vets are passing quickly, we have little time left to hear their words and...

Mike DM · Mike DM

I am new to this forum. My father, Charles Thomas Meyer was an Indianapolis survivor. He passed away in 1971. He would never talk about his experience on the Indianapolis, so i never learned anything about it from him. As I've grown older, I want to learn more about the tragedy. I suspect there are...

Heller · Heller

Am Robert J. Heller Jr's. 1st cousin once removed. Is there any list indicating who died immediately in the blast rather than later in the ocean? His death date shows 30 Jul 1945, so am hoping it was immediately. Have lost contact with his 2 daughters, Suzanne and Mary Roberta Heller (who...

thumperjohn · thumperjohn

Hello, Dean Bennett - I believe a corpsman - was my father's cousin who was aboard the Indy. I was given his name as my middle name. I would appreciate hearing anything about him. Not long ago we came across a letter from him written while aboard the ship, about six or seven months before the sinking. than...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

I received the news this week that USS Indianapolis Survivor Donald Shown of Napa, California passed away at the age of 91. However, a this time I do not have contact information for his family to send condolences. May he rest in peace.

ChristopherUSN · ChristopherUSN

Yesterday May 29 my Son was visiting the WWII memorial. I was touched by this not realizing the full story. Today I got up and went to get my morning coffee at Starbucks and Googled the story of the Indianapolis and I tell you it nearly brought me to tears. Oh my GOD I know this story I had read about it and als...

mstise8683 · mstise8683

I had the honor of meeting some of the survivors at the Mt. Comfort Airshow. I am a comic/ventriloquest I do comedy along with my puppet partner Trooper Timberwolf. I walked in to just look at the display and ended up entertaining some of the survivors and guess. I was honored to bring a little laughter...

Monty · Monty

I work for Union Gap PD in Washington State. I found a small box in the road in my city that contained photos and other paperwork for a Robert James Connell. The items indicate he served on the USS Indianapolis through 1943. I have tried to locate him but have been unsuccessful. If anyone has informa...

madgael · madgael

I am very grateful for having come across this forum and wish the best for all involved with it and the USS Indianapolis. In tracing my family tree, I discovered my late father was (at least at one time) stationed on the Indianapolis. I was hoping anyone would recognize his name and help confirm? He isn...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

Just received more sad news that we lost another dear USS Indianapolis Survivor last week: Donald Beaty of Angola, Indiana. May he rest in peace. http://www.tributes.com/show/Donald-L.-Beaty-93479204Donald L. Beaty, 87, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 at Visiting Nurse And Hospice H...

galaxymap · galaxymap

Dad passed away on Thursday night at the age of 86. For the past 6 months he has been in a care facility suffering from the wear of age and life. He did carry scars both emotionally and physically from the Indianapolis disaster. Thanks to all of you who have shared your concerns, compassion, and grati...

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	To A Grandfather I never got to know....SM2 Vincent Fast Horse (Preview) Hello... Just wanted to post my thoughts to the page...to a grandfather I never got to know. He was a Seaman 2 (Vincent Fast Horse) on the Indianapolis when she went down. I've watched the documentarys, researched the internet and so on just I have an idea about him and who he was. I suppose I've thoug...	loooui7	5	1418	6 days ago by loooui7
	Charles Thomas Meyer- Survivor (Preview) I am new to this sight and hoping to get information about my father, Charles Thomas Meyer. He was a survivor and I believe he attended several of the very early reunions. He was originally from Marlin, Texas and passed away in 1971 while living in Austin, Texas. My brother Mike has posted on this sight...	Cindy	0	43	May 6th by Cindy
	Sad news regarding the death of USS Indianapolis Survivors Wife, Ethel Morris (Preview) Just received the news that Ethel Morris, wife of USS Indianapolis Survivor Al Morris of Akron, Ohio passed away on March 20th.	SurvivorsDaughter	0	105	March 26th by SurvivorsDaughter
	Sad news regarding the passing of USS Indianapolis Survivor Kenley Lanter (Preview) It is with great sadness that I pass on the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor Kenley Lanter passed away. May be rest in peace and may his family & friends find comfort in their fond memories of our hero.Guestbook: http://www.allenfh.com/_mgxroot/page_10780.php?task=Current&lis...	SurvivorsDaughter	0	189	February 28th by SurvivorsDaughter
	Sad news regarding the passing of USS Indianapolis Survivor Sal Maldonado (Preview) It is with great sadness that I pass on the news that another of our beloved USS Indianapolis Survivors, Sal Maldonado passed away on Tuesday evening (Feb 26). May be rest in peace and may his family & friends find comfort in their fond memories of our hero. (I will post details on the services as the...	SurvivorsDaughter	0	133	February 28th by SurvivorsDaughter
	Did anyone know or heard of Roy Lee (Red) Simmons-my Dad (Preview) Hello- I would first like to say that I am honored to be the daughter of a man who served in WW2. My dad's name was Roy Lee (Red) Simmons. Unfortunately I lost him to cancer 22 years ago (I am now 42). He told me many stories of his time on the USS Indianapolis, and I would dearly love to hear from anyone who ma...	nikki	0	209	January 29th by nikki
	Did anyone know John N. Diamond S2 (Signalman) lost on the Indy ? (Preview) John was my uncle and my last meeting with him was while he was home on leave prior to sailing for Tinanin. I wish to know if he was able to get off the ship and into the water.	unclejohn	0	177	January 24th by unclejohn
	Sad news regarding the death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Jimmy O'Donnell (Preview) I just received the sad news that USS Indianapolis Jimmy O'Donnell passed away this afternoon (1/9/2013) at the age of 92. Just a few days after celebrating his 70th Wedding Anniversary with his wife Mary. A long, blessed life indeed!Funeral services are being planned now, but I understand that F...	SurvivorsDaughter	1	254	January 11th by SurvivorsDaughter
	Undying Gratitude (Preview) I recently read, once again, an account of a suvivor of the USS Indianapolis tragedy. I was profoundly moved by the adversities those men suffered and reminded again of the tremedous sacrifices thousands have made to secure the freedoms I have today. My Dad also served with honor in the US Navy in WW...	Bulldog	0	182	December 31st by Bulldog
	Profound Respect (Preview) I'm a retired Navy man who has been reading, among other things, the history of the 2nd World War. Quite by chance I picked up the book written by Richard F. Newcomb titled "Abandon Ship". Though I've always heard references made to the sinking of this great ship I had not made myself fami...	Inspector	0	152	December 30th by Inspector
	Sad news regarding the death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Glenn Morgan (Preview) I just received the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor Glenn Morgan passed away peacefully yesterday morning (12/24/2012). Funeral services are at 2:00 pm, Friday at Annetta United Methodist Church, 2836 West Farm Road 5, Aledo, TX 76008 with burial to follow at Newberry Cemetery just off Hwy...	SurvivorsDaughter	0	187	December 25th by SurvivorsDaughter
	Need Assistance in Identifying the Recovered Unknowns (Preview) Good afternoon all, As a matter of introduction, I recently served as the Deputy Chief of the World War II Research and Investigation Branch at the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) at Pearl Harbor and was the primary investigator assigned to the cases of American servicemen listed as MIA or...	Foundation	0	169	December 20th by Foundation
	Does anyone know James S Newhall, survivor. (Preview) I met him near Pheonix in the 1980's, fine guy, he told me the story of the Indianapolis. Like most Americans, I was unaware of the tragedy, and sacrifice of these brave men. I was working as a crop-duster pilot, and accidentally let some over-spray of salt water we were using to defoliate some cotton d...	Hugh	0	184	December 8th by Hugh
	Happy that this site exists. (Preview) My father served on the Indianapolis. I only saw him cry twice in my lifetime, when my grandmother passed away and when he told me the story about how McVay was treated and all the men who died. I always had the feeling that my father thought that the people who were on that ship never got the credit, or resp...	JerryEakin	1	275	Nov 24, 2012 by Redpalacebullsox
	Anyone know this guy? (Preview) It's Vernon C Nordin (Vern) relieved from Indianapolis just prior to its last voyage. My dad passed away yesterday and wondering if there are any good stories out there we can use at his service. We want to have a service at sea just outside the Golden Gate. His cremains will not be released for a wee...	Jenkins	4	375	Nov 7, 2012 by Jenkins
	Helping New Generations Remember The Sacrifice (Preview) I am a History teacher at Hays High School in Hays, Kansas. I simply want the survivors of the USS Indianapolis and their families to know that I read Doug Stanton's book In Harm's Way to my students every year. I believe it's essential to my student's lives that they understand and remember the sacri...	MBrooks	1	271	Nov 5, 2012 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Paul Murphy (Preview) I recently communicated with Mr. Paul Murphy who survived the disaster and he appears to be in declining health. Please keep this sweet and great man in your prayers.	usskittyhawk	0	194	Nov 4, 2012 by usskittyhawk
	Seattle area:11/09/2012 - USS Indianapolis presentation with survivor George Horvath and Lt. Cmdr Adrian Marks' daughter (Preview) This will probably be the last Indy presentation in this area. It is becoming difficult for these wonderful gentlemen to travel so I am delighted that George Horvath has agreed to be the Guest of Honor on November 9th, 2012 at the Performing Arts Center in Auburn, WA. Also in attendance will be Alexes...	ww2kim	0	324	Oct 10, 2012 by ww2kim
	Winston Arnold (Preview) Thank you for this wonderful site that pays tribute to these men and keeps their story alive. Winston Arnold, my uncle, was killed before I was born in the kamikaze attack on 3/31/45. His sister is 89 years old and lives in Northern California. If anyone has memories of Winston they would like to sha...	JudyB	2	808	Sep 25, 2012 by JudyB
	Gone but not forgotten... (Preview) I'm sure many of you have seen and shared the WWII tribute "Before you go", but it is such a moving tribute that I hope no one is bothered by seeing the link one more time: http://www.beforeyougo.us/play_byg Our WWII vets are passing quickly, we have little time left to hear their words and...	SCPO Lavery	0	261	Sep 10, 2012 by SCPO Lavery
	Charles Thomas Meyer (Preview) I am new to this forum. My father, Charles Thomas Meyer was an Indianapolis survivor. He passed away in 1971. He would never talk about his experience on the Indianapolis, so i never learned anything about it from him. As I've grown older, I want to learn more about the tragedy. I suspect there are...	Mike DM	0	243	Aug 17, 2012 by Mike DM
	Robert J. Heller Jr. (Preview) Am Robert J. Heller Jr's. 1st cousin once removed. Is there any list indicating who died immediately in the blast rather than later in the ocean? His death date shows 30 Jul 1945, so am hoping it was immediately. Have lost contact with his 2 daughters, Suzanne and Mary Roberta Heller (who...	Heller	0	211	Aug 17, 2012 by Heller
	Dean Randall Bennett (Preview) Hello, Dean Bennett - I believe a corpsman - was my father's cousin who was aboard the Indy. I was given his name as my middle name. I would appreciate hearing anything about him. Not long ago we came across a letter from him written while aboard the ship, about six or seven months before the sinking. than...	thumperjohn	1	327	Aug 7, 2012 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Sad news regarding the death of USS Indianapolis Donald Shown (Preview) I received the news this week that USS Indianapolis Survivor Donald Shown of Napa, California passed away at the age of 91. However, a this time I do not have contact information for his family to send condolences. May he rest in peace.	SurvivorsDaughter	2	437	Aug 4, 2012 by JennyAntis
	Let us never forget the USS Indianapolis EVER (Preview) Yesterday May 29 my Son was visiting the WWII memorial. I was touched by this not realizing the full story. Today I got up and went to get my morning coffee at Starbucks and Googled the story of the Indianapolis and I tell you it nearly brought me to tears. Oh my GOD I know this story I had read about it and als...	ChristopherUSN	0	217	Jul 30, 2012 by ChristopherUSN
	We met at the Mount Comfort Airshow 2012 stise trooper timberwolf survivors USS Indianapolis (Preview) I had the honor of meeting some of the survivors at the Mt. Comfort Airshow. I am a comic/ventriloquest I do comedy along with my puppet partner Trooper Timberwolf. I walked in to just look at the display and ended up entertaining some of the survivors and guess. I was honored to bring a little laughter...	mstise8683	0	233	Jul 2, 2012 by mstise8683
	Robert James Connell (Preview) I work for Union Gap PD in Washington State. I found a small box in the road in my city that contained photos and other paperwork for a Robert James Connell. The items indicate he served on the USS Indianapolis through 1943. I have tried to locate him but have been unsuccessful. If anyone has informa...	Monty	0	220	Jun 15, 2012 by Monty
	Hello and Questions Regarding William Martyn (Preview) I am very grateful for having come across this forum and wish the best for all involved with it and the USS Indianapolis. In tracing my family tree, I discovered my late father was (at least at one time) stationed on the Indianapolis. I was hoping anyone would recognize his name and help confirm? He isn...	madgael	2	293	May 28, 2012 by madgael
	USS Indianapolis Survivor Donald Beaty passed away last week (Preview) Just received more sad news that we lost another dear USS Indianapolis Survivor last week: Donald Beaty of Angola, Indiana. May he rest in peace. http://www.tributes.com/show/Donald-L.-Beaty-93479204Donald L. Beaty, 87, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 at Visiting Nurse And Hospice H...	SurvivorsDaughter	0	372	Apr 3, 2012 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Survivor F2C George Whiting passes away (Preview) Dad passed away on Thursday night at the age of 86. For the past 6 months he has been in a care facility suffering from the wear of age and life. He did carry scars both emotionally and physically from the Indianapolis disaster. Thanks to all of you who have shared your concerns, compassion, and grati...	galaxymap	0	257	Mar 24, 2012 by galaxymap
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