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saltydog · saltydog

I will light a candle for the crew and their families on the 30th. I will never forget.

David M · David M

Tonight I sat on a blanket in the stadium infield watching this year's fireworks show (Culver City high school, CA). I shared oohs and aahs with the many neighborly strangers surrounding me. With them I enjoyed the show as spectacle. Since last year I read a couple books about the Indianapolis and o...

combatmedicc · combatmedicc

To all the crewmembers and their families, a very sincere thanks for putting yourselves in harms way to protect our freedom. I have heard and read about the USS Indianapolis since I was a little boy, and to this day I still shed a tear every time I think of the supreme sacrafice you made for our great count...

WA8MEA · WA8MEA

Is anything being done to clear the captain after all these years? For history's sake, it MUST be done! I just spoke with the USS Indianapolis Museum in Indy this afternoon over my amateur (ham) radio. It's the Annual Museum Ships Day on ham radio, and we're trying to contact as many museum ships as po...

ecstwil · ecstwil

My wife and just saw the special this past Sunday night and were so moved by the bravery the men showed. My wife is from the Phillipines so she knows some of the history. We went to dinner earlier this evening (Monday) at El Paso Cantina in Torrance Ca., and as we were getting ready to leave. I noticed th...

patrick hanna · patrick hanna

Just read "In Harm's Way" for the second time, and am again reminded that I owe the very world I live in to you guys and others of your generation who stepped up to the plate and quite literally saved the world in the 1940s. I realize many of you survivors and your departed shipmates were just co...

Grace · Grace

Hello everyone, I had just watched the story of the USS Indianapolis sinking and the ordeal the crew went through in detail on discovery channel. I am embarrassed to say that I have not heard of the USS Indianapolis at all before that. The story of the survivors' had touched me and my deepest condolence...

brettg22 · brettg22

This week's InTouch program featured a fascinating interview with Harlan Twible. Although I've known about the tragedy, I never knew all the details until watching the program, then reading more about it online. Thank you to all the survivors and non-survivors for fighting for this country. Br...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

Sadly, we just received the news that another survivor passed away. On December 7th, Survivor Ralph Klappa passed away in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Our thoughts & prayers go out to his family, and we hope that they can find comfort in their happy memories with Ralph. May he rest in peace. Ther...

bmilesrivas · bmilesrivas

My Name is Bryan Rivas, My Grandfathers name is Antonio Rivas. He was on the Indianapolis for I believe two years and was sent on leave right befor to the sinking of the ship. I was wondering if any of the survivors remember my grandfather. He just recently past away and I was able to obtain a lot of his writ...

Bonnie · Bonnie

A news letter will be coming out in early spring. If you would like to post a short request for survivor help finding information about a loved one, email dockjock4@aol.com (Bonnie Buckett, Second Watch chair) with your email, snail mail, phone number, family member name, rank and 1 or 2 sentences t...

Bgheewala · Bgheewala

My grandfather, Frank W. Rydzeski, was lost at sea. He was from Baltimore, Maryland. I was told he was a Fireman, First Class. He died when my mother was 6 years old. I am writing to ask if any of the survivors may have known him. If so, can you tell me anything at all you remember about him? Thank you - B...

MGuzdek · MGuzdek

The Discovery Channel has been advertising for about a month now "Ocean of Fear: Worst Shark Attack Ever" for their much anticipated Shark Week. I wanted to learn more about the USS Indianapolis before watching the special and found your website. The website is a nice tribute to the crew o...

MaxwellB · MaxwellB

I was happy to find this site and hear of folks wanting to honor the crew of the USS Indianapolis. My uncle, Henry William Lees, part of the Marine guard, lost his life in that tragedy. I've had a renewed interest in what actually happened since reading Edgar Harrell's book "Out of the Depths&quo...

ohkati · ohkati

I'm Louis Bitonti's granddaughter, he was a survivor of the USS Indianpolis. He passed away a little over a year ago, and I just came across this site, I was wondering if anyone knew him or had any pictures of him? Thank you -- Edited by ohkati at 22:47, 2008-01-07

Starrlee · Starrlee

Dear Friends, I am new to this guestbook, and I am thrilled that there is finally a place where survivors and family/friends of nonsurvivors can finally post topics about the USS Indianapolis. My grandfather was a crewmember, but not a survivor. I never got the opportunity of meeting this fine man...

phillips299 · phillips299

My Great Grandfather Elvin C. Malone was lost at sea on the Indianapolis. My grandmother never even had a chance to get to know him. I was wondering if there is anyone out there that might be able to give me some information on him or if anyone remembers him at all, please contact me. Elvin C. Malone, S1 Th...

mike dryden · mike dryden

I'm looking for anyone who might remember or have info. on MM1 William Howard Dryden. He was a survivor and from Alabama. Thanks, Michael Dryden.

jhill365 · jhill365

My name is Jeffrey Hill. I am an enlisted sailor in a commissioning program at the University of Minnesota NROTC Program. This semester, we are trying to find guest speakers who can speak to the midshipmen battalion about various leadership principles and situations. I was wondering if there are an...

Ruth Melin · Ruth Melin

I wonder if any of you might remember James R. Kirk. He was my cousin and one of the Indianapolis crew who did not survive. He was from Chicago, IL.

lyrics4mama · lyrics4mama

seeking anyone with knowledge or memory of my uncle orsen clark. he was a survivor . GOD BLESS all the men that were on the ship that fateful day. the families and the men are in my families prayers every night. please contact me at lyrics4mama@yahoo.com. my uncle passed away, but my aunt and their seve...

cubsfancathy · cubsfancathy

I am in the process of reading In Harm's Way. I'm embarassed to say that before reading this book I did not know anything about USS Indianapolis. I don't even know if I can put in words how I feel after reading this story. I am saddened that Captain McVay was court martialed, and that he took his own life...

Bethany · Bethany

Anybody know any sites with a bio on Thomas Conway? Or have any info they could share? I know someone who has the same name, and I was wondering if there could be a connection.

kjanmom · kjanmom

I was wondering if any of you survivors remember my brother. His name was David McDonner. I'm not sure of his rank. From what I understand, he survived for 3 days in the water. I was 3 years old on July 31, 1942 just one day after your ship sank. I didn't have a chance to get to know him. If anyone remem...

Webmaster · Webmaster

I'm going to go ahead and post a few of the guestbook posts from 2005 picked randomly to get us started. I will not post the email addresses of those comments. I'm a sister of one who proudly went off to war in WW11,and was asigned to the USS INDIANAPOLIS, Its sad, when someone cant show respect,by useing t...

Cheryl · Cheryl

I've been seeing clips of the PBS documentary that's coming out on Sept. 23rd by Ken Burns called "The War". It's seems to be covering all of WWII. It will be several episodes long with lots of actual footage. You can go to PBS.org to check it out. It looks very good. PBS has also done a H...

AFangel · AFangel

I am a member of the USAF and I was very angry, but most of all sad when I learned of what happened to the young men aboard this ship. I work closely with the Navy (here in Honolulu) and hearing this story, makes me view them totally different. Though this was a Navy ship, this incident discraced the mili...

bigred_1948 · bigred_1948

My name is David Mack, I am the son of Donald F. Mack-Bugler 1, a survivor of this horrific disaster! My father is and always will be my hero! As all of you survivors are (heroes!). I am not sure if any of you have been watching the special on PBS "The War," but last night, there was a segment about...

OsceolaS175 · OsceolaS175

My uncle, Osceola "Red" Scanlan was on watch at the time of the sinking. He states that he was at "sky forward". He states that he was knocked to the deck with the first hit and again with the second. When he was able to get on his feet he said the bow was gone, the decks awash, and he...

ww2kim · ww2kim

http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?ID=376796&Category=9&subCategoryID=0

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	July 30th (Preview) I will light a candle for the crew and their families on the 30th. I will never forget.	saltydog	0	1315	Jul 15, 2008 by saltydog
	4th of July (Preview) Tonight I sat on a blanket in the stadium infield watching this year's fireworks show (Culver City high school, CA). I shared oohs and aahs with the many neighborly strangers surrounding me. With them I enjoyed the show as spectacle. Since last year I read a couple books about the Indianapolis and o...	David M	1	1416	Jul 14, 2008 by combatmedicc
	Thank You For My Freedom (Preview) To all the crewmembers and their families, a very sincere thanks for putting yourselves in harms way to protect our freedom. I have heard and read about the USS Indianapolis since I was a little boy, and to this day I still shed a tear every time I think of the supreme sacrafice you made for our great count...	combatmedicc	0	1315	Jun 28, 2008 by combatmedicc
	Is anything being done? (Preview) Is anything being done to clear the captain after all these years? For history's sake, it MUST be done! I just spoke with the USS Indianapolis Museum in Indy this afternoon over my amateur (ham) radio. It's the Annual Museum Ships Day on ham radio, and we're trying to contact as many museum ships as po...	WA8MEA	0	1720	Jun 7, 2008 by WA8MEA
	Lloyd P Barto (Preview) My wife and just saw the special this past Sunday night and were so moved by the bravery the men showed. My wife is from the Phillipines so she knows some of the history. We went to dinner earlier this evening (Monday) at El Paso Cantina in Torrance Ca., and as we were getting ready to leave. I noticed th...	ecstwil	1	2543	May 12, 2008 by todd
	Thank you (Preview) Just read "In Harm's Way" for the second time, and am again reminded that I owe the very world I live in to you guys and others of your generation who stepped up to the plate and quite literally saved the world in the 1940s. I realize many of you survivors and your departed shipmates were just co...	patrick hanna	0	1288	May 4, 2008 by patrick hanna
	I just had to say something (Preview) Hello everyone, I had just watched the story of the USS Indianapolis sinking and the ordeal the crew went through in detail on discovery channel. I am embarrassed to say that I have not heard of the USS Indianapolis at all before that. The story of the survivors' had touched me and my deepest condolence...	Grace	1	1695	Apr 28, 2008 by ReNEWIndiana
	InTouch with Charles Stanley (Preview) This week's InTouch program featured a fascinating interview with Harlan Twible. Although I've known about the tragedy, I never knew all the details until watching the program, then reading more about it online. Thank you to all the survivors and non-survivors for fighting for this country. Br...	brettg22	2	2047	Mar 10, 2008 by GodBlessAmerica
	Loss of another Survivor (Preview) Sadly, we just received the news that another survivor passed away. On December 7th, Survivor Ralph Klappa passed away in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Our thoughts & prayers go out to his family, and we hope that they can find comfort in their happy memories with Ralph. May he rest in peace. Ther...	SurvivorsDaughter	1	2165	Mar 10, 2008 by GodBlessAmerica
	Would like some info? (Preview) My Name is Bryan Rivas, My Grandfathers name is Antonio Rivas. He was on the Indianapolis for I believe two years and was sent on leave right befor to the sinking of the ship. I was wondering if any of the survivors remember my grandfather. He just recently past away and I was able to obtain a lot of his writ...	bmilesrivas	0	1455	Mar 7, 2008 by bmilesrivas
	second watch newsletter (Preview) A news letter will be coming out in early spring. If you would like to post a short request for survivor help finding information about a loved one, email dockjock4@aol.com (Bonnie Buckett, Second Watch chair) with your email, snail mail, phone number, family member name, rank and 1 or 2 sentences t...	Bonnie	0	1618	Feb 24, 2008 by Bonnie
	Grandfather was lost at sea - Looking for information (Preview) My grandfather, Frank W. Rydzeski, was lost at sea. He was from Baltimore, Maryland. I was told he was a Fireman, First Class. He died when my mother was 6 years old. I am writing to ask if any of the survivors may have known him. If so, can you tell me anything at all you remember about him? Thank you - B...	Bgheewala	0	1695	Feb 20, 2008 by Bgheewala
	Discovery Channel Special "Ocean of Fear: Worst Shark Attack Ever" (Preview) The Discovery Channel has been advertising for about a month now "Ocean of Fear: Worst Shark Attack Ever" for their much anticipated Shark Week. I wanted to learn more about the USS Indianapolis before watching the special and found your website. The website is a nice tribute to the crew o...	MGuzdek	16	7683	Feb 13, 2008 by tkyg
	Henry W. Lees, USMC (Preview) I was happy to find this site and hear of folks wanting to honor the crew of the USS Indianapolis. My uncle, Henry William Lees, part of the Marine guard, lost his life in that tragedy. I've had a renewed interest in what actually happened since reading Edgar Harrell's book "Out of the Depths&quo...	MaxwellB	0	3102	Jan 31, 2008 by MaxwellB
	Looking for information about Louis Bitonti... (Preview) I'm Louis Bitonti's granddaughter, he was a survivor of the USS Indianpolis. He passed away a little over a year ago, and I just came across this site, I was wondering if anyone knew him or had any pictures of him? Thank you -- Edited by ohkati at 22:47, 2008-01-07	ohkati	0	1445	Jan 7, 2008 by ohkati
	Looking for any info on LAS FC2 Owensby (Preview) Dear Friends, I am new to this guestbook, and I am thrilled that there is finally a place where survivors and family/friends of nonsurvivors can finally post topics about the USS Indianapolis. My grandfather was a crewmember, but not a survivor. I never got the opportunity of meeting this fine man...	Starrlee	1	1493	Jan 5, 2008 by OsceolaS175
	My Great Grandfather Elvin C. Malone (Preview) My Great Grandfather Elvin C. Malone was lost at sea on the Indianapolis. My grandmother never even had a chance to get to know him. I was wondering if there is anyone out there that might be able to give me some information on him or if anyone remembers him at all, please contact me. Elvin C. Malone, S1 Th...	phillips299	0	1643	Jan 2, 2008 by phillips299
	Info. on MM1 Dryden (Preview) I'm looking for anyone who might remember or have info. on MM1 William Howard Dryden. He was a survivor and from Alabama. Thanks, Michael Dryden.	mike dryden	2	1667	Dec 10, 2007 by mike dryden
	Survivors in Minnesota/Wisconsin to speak to ROTC (Preview) My name is Jeffrey Hill. I am an enlisted sailor in a commissioning program at the University of Minnesota NROTC Program. This semester, we are trying to find guest speakers who can speak to the midshipmen battalion about various leadership principles and situations. I was wondering if there are an...	jhill365	0	1482	Dec 5, 2007 by jhill365
	Looking for Information on James R Kirk (Preview) I wonder if any of you might remember James R. Kirk. He was my cousin and one of the Indianapolis crew who did not survive. He was from Chicago, IL.	Ruth Melin	0	1244	Nov 30, 2007 by Ruth Melin
	looking for crewmen who knew orsen clark. (Preview) seeking anyone with knowledge or memory of my uncle orsen clark. he was a survivor . GOD BLESS all the men that were on the ship that fateful day. the families and the men are in my families prayers every night. please contact me at lyrics4mama@yahoo.com. my uncle passed away, but my aunt and their seve...	lyrics4mama	0	1466	Nov 20, 2007 by lyrics4mama
	Deep admiration (Preview) I am in the process of reading In Harm's Way. I'm embarassed to say that before reading this book I did not know anything about USS Indianapolis. I don't even know if I can put in words how I feel after reading this story. I am saddened that Captain McVay was court martialed, and that he took his own life...	cubsfancathy	0	1487	Nov 17, 2007 by cubsfancathy
	Thomas Conway (Preview) Anybody know any sites with a bio on Thomas Conway? Or have any info they could share? I know someone who has the same name, and I was wondering if there could be a connection.	Bethany	1	1591	Nov 13, 2007 by brettg22
	My brother was lost at sea on the USS Indianapolis (Preview) I was wondering if any of you survivors remember my brother. His name was David McDonner. I'm not sure of his rank. From what I understand, he survived for 3 days in the water. I was 3 years old on July 31, 1942 just one day after your ship sank. I didn't have a chance to get to know him. If anyone remem...	kjanmom	2	2020	Nov 13, 2007 by brettg22
	Guest Book Posts (Preview) I'm going to go ahead and post a few of the guestbook posts from 2005 picked randomly to get us started. I will not post the email addresses of those comments. I'm a sister of one who proudly went off to war in WW11,and was asigned to the USS INDIANAPOLIS, Its sad, when someone cant show respect,by useing t...	Webmaster	12	3781	Nov 12, 2007 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Ken Burns Documentary "The War" (Preview) I've been seeing clips of the PBS documentary that's coming out on Sept. 23rd by Ken Burns called "The War". It's seems to be covering all of WWII. It will be several episodes long with lots of actual footage. You can go to PBS.org to check it out. It looks very good. PBS has also done a H...	Cheryl	4	2277	Nov 4, 2007 by ww2kim
	Disturbed (Preview) I am a member of the USAF and I was very angry, but most of all sad when I learned of what happened to the young men aboard this ship. I work closely with the Navy (here in Honolulu) and hearing this story, makes me view them totally different. Though this was a Navy ship, this incident discraced the mili...	AFangel	1	1867	Oct 6, 2007 by Indyson18
	My Hero! (Preview) My name is David Mack, I am the son of Donald F. Mack-Bugler 1, a survivor of this horrific disaster! My father is and always will be my hero! As all of you survivors are (heroes!). I am not sure if any of you have been watching the special on PBS "The War," but last night, there was a segment about...	bigred_1948	0	1295	Oct 3, 2007 by bigred_1948
	Duty Station (Preview) My uncle, Osceola "Red" Scanlan was on watch at the time of the sinking. He states that he was at "sky forward". He states that he was knocked to the deck with the first hit and again with the second. When he was able to get on his feet he said the bow was gone, the decks awash, and he...	OsceolaS175	2	1543	Oct 2, 2007 by OsceolaS175
	Tom Goff, oldest survivor, passed away (Preview) http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?ID=376796&Category=9&subCategoryID=0	ww2kim	0	1489	Sep 22, 2007 by ww2kim
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