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USS Indianapolis: the Legacy
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Just watched the new documentary about the Indianapolis, and it was a wonderful film to watch. What made it more enjoyable was in that the filmmakers interviewed more than just the survivors themselves. This showed how the event involved more than just the brave survivors, and how their story mat...
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Trailer for the USS Indianapolis Men of Courage movie!
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http://variety.com/2016/film/news/nicolas-cage-uss-indianapolis-trailer-1201766909/-- Edited by SurvivorsDaughter on Thursday 5th of May 2016 05:05:51 PM
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Website for info regarding the 2015 70th Anniversary Reunion
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http://ussindyreunion.com -- Edited by SurvivorsDaughter on Wednesday 29th of April 2015 12:17:49 PM -- Edited by SurvivorsDaughter on Wednesday 29th of April 2015 12:18:45 PM
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Quilts of Valor presentation
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I originally sent this as an email to the Second Watch email address located on the website but it bounced back to me. Perhaps someone on the forum can help! I was recently watching a news story of the reunion of the survivors. I see that next year will be the 70th anniversary of the sinking. I own a quilt s...
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2014 USS Indianapolis CA-35 Reunion Info
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As the 69th anniversary of the sinking of the heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis draws near, please take a moment to reflect on the crew of 1200 men who served their country proudly and especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Only 317 men survived to tell the story of this historic ship--36 are...
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2013 REUNION 68th Anniversary Information & Registration Forms- USS Indianapolis Survivors' Organization
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See attached Newsletter and Registration & Information forms for the upcoming reunion -- Edited by Indyson18 on Thursday 16th of May 2013 06:13:49 PM
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USS Indianapolis Survivors Organization 2013 Reunion Dates
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The following Reunion and USS Indianapolis Survivor event information is being put out as early as possible to assist in your planning: The USS Indianapolis Survivors Organization wishes to announce that the planned 2013 Anniversary Reunion dates shall be August 1,2,3,4 (2013) in the Indianap...
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USS Indianapolis 67th Anniversary Reunion - 2012
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The tentative dates for the 67th Anniversary Reunion of the Sinking of the USS Indianapolis are August 2-5, 2012 at the Westin Hotel in Indianapolis. I will keep you updated as additional information becomes available.
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USS Indianapolis Letter Head
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My grandfather (William Harvey Adams) was assigned to the USS Indianapolis prior to it being attacked.
I have a letter addressed to him which was written on USS Indianapolis letter head.
My grandfather was initially assigned to the USS Indianapolis. However the Navy re-assigned him to submarin...
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Veteran's Day Question
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Do any of the former crew of the Indianapolis meet on Veteran's Day in D.C. at the Viet Nam wall? I usually attend this event every year and would like to meet and member on this special day. Mark W.
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Indianapolis Rescue & Recovery Association Reunion - 2011
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The IRRA (Indianapois Rescue & Recoery Assocation) will be holding their reunion the weekend of September 8-11, 2011 in Branson Missouri. For more information, contact IRRA Chariman Roy McLendon at mclendon78@yahoo.com. The hosting hotel is The Welk Resort Hotel in Branson. Phone numb...
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USS Indianapolis Survivors Mini-Reunion in Amarillo Texas - August 2011
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Several Survivors will be in AMARILLO TEXAS for a mini-reunion on August 18-21. On Friday Aug 19, they will be attending the Panhandle Heritage Musuem and Palo Duro Canyon Tour. Then on Saturday August 20 @ 2pm, they will have a wreath laying ceremony at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial. They wil...
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Reunions-plan on attending one, you won't regret it!
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Hi, I just wanted to say that if you are ever in the Indianapolis area and have the chance to attend a reunion (they happen every 2 years in July, usually near the end of the month, this years, however, was July 4-8th, the next one will be July 2009) then by all means make it a priority to go! It is well wort...
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Indianapolis businesses organize to create beautiful landscape & refurbish memorial on Canal Street
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Sister in law, Diane Cox and brother Greg Cox have joined in a community project to create an area of respect and beauty for the USS Indianapolis Memorial on Canal Street in Indianapolis, Indiana. Diane Cox, a professional landscape architech of 20 plus years, drew up the new landscaping plans, and r...
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Meeting the surviors at the Indy Airshow
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Living in West Virginia, I am an air show enthusiast. We travel to different air shows all over the place. We started planning for this year's season several months ago and ran across the Indy Air Show. While trying to decide whether or not to attend, we started looking at their entertainment lineu...
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Several Survivors will be attending the Indianapolis Air Show - May 2011
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The annual Air Show in Indianapolis will be May 14-25. The Survivors will be attending the Air Show under their special tent on both Saturday and Sunday, if you would like to meet them!
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cannot believe
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I am into my reading of a third book on this account...I am totally speechless..I cannot imagine the horror the men endured or the way the government covered up..I have never in my life have written a fan letter....You men deserve all my prayers,love,etc...anything I can do to help...it's yours......
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65th Anniversary Reunion of the USS Indianapolis Survivors Organization (2010)
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The USS Indianapolis Survivors Organization will be meeting at the Hyatt Indianapolis downtown from July 28 through Aug 1, 2010. Chairman/Survivor Harold Bray is making arrangements now to send out registration packets and newsletters to all on the mailing list. For those Survivors & thei...
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USS Indianapolis 65th Anniversary Memorial Service Videos
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Here is a link to the video of the 65th Anniversary Memorial Service of the USS Indianapolis - it is in 4 parts. Again, a special thanks to the guys of the Indiana Radio League for making this possible for us to watch LIVE the day of the Memorial Service, as well as now! Part One: http://www.youtub...
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LIVE WEBCAST of the 65th Anniversary Memorial Service
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On behalf of the USS Indianapolis Second Watch Organization, I have been working with the guys at the Indianapolis Radio League/Monument Services Volunteers (same group of volunteers that so beautifully rejuvenated the USS Indianapolis Memorial) and we have a way for EVERYONE to be part of th...
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Looking for info or contact about my grandfather SMITH, James W., S2
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Hello and greetings to all here.I am trying to find out about my grandfather and his time on the ship and if anyone knew him.He was one of the 316 that made it.He Died sometime in the 80's i was still a kid and only got to meet him a few times.He told me some of the stories of what happen on those 5 days after they...
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The Next Reunion
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Hello Friends, I am interested to know if and when any survivor reunions/annual commemorations take place. I have been greatly moved by this historical event and would like to meet, speak or write to any of these heroes of mine and yours. They have touched and left an indelible impression on me and I...
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ATTN: FAMILY MEMBERS OF SURVIVORS, LOST AT SEA SAILORS & RESCUE CREWS
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If you are a family member of a USS Indianapolis Survivor, a Lost At Sea Sailor from the final sailing crew, or one of the rescue crews, please send your name and contact information to the USS Indianapolis Second Watch Organization. We are a group of family members and friends of the final sailing...
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Indianapolis Rescue & Recovery Association 2009 Reunion
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The IRRA (Indianapolis Rescue & Recovery Association) will be holding their reunion on September 9-12, 2009 in Branson Missouri. This is open to crew members of the rescue ships as well as the survivors of the USS Indianapolis, family and friends. For more information, please contact Ro...
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2009 Reunion USS Indianapolis CA-35
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Survivors, families and friends will be attending the USS Indianapolis Survivors Organization Reunion on June 3-7 in the Indianapolis metro area. The Survivors will be at the Jameson Inn - Castleton June 3-5, and will attend the Indy Airshow at Mt. Comfort IN June 6 and 7. Come out and talk to them,...
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Survivors to speak at Wabash College on March 27
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Get directions to Wabash College Chapel USS Indianapolis survivors Mike Kruyla, Edgar Harrell, Jim ODonnell, and Earl Henry Jr., the son of a sailor lost at sea, will visit the Wabash College campus on Thursday, March 27 for a 7 p.m. presentation sponsored by the Experience Indiana program. The eve...
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Families interested in more information?
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If you are interested in being on the mailing list of Survivor Families, LAS (lost at sea) Families, Rescue Crew Families or Former Crew Members please send an email with your contact information (email & mailing address) to IndySecondWatch@aol.com Please include a note explaining yo...
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Survivors, LAS, Rescue or Former Crew Families interested in attending reunions?
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If you are interested in being on the mailing list of Survivor Families, LAS (lost at sea) Families, Rescue Crew Families or Former Crew Members please send an email with your contact information (email & mailing address) to IndySurvivors@yahoo.com. Please include a note explaining yo...
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Survivors to attend Indy Air Show in August
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Several of the Survivors of the Sinking of the USS Indianapolis will be attending the Indianapolis Air Show August 25 & 26. They will be autographing their books, and selling caps & "USS Indianapolis-Still At Sea" memorial wristbands For more info about the Air Show go to...
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