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Passing of USS Indianapolis Survivor Lindsey Z. Wilcox
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Unfortunately for us all, I have more sad news to pass on to you....USS Indianapolis Survivor Lindsey Wilcox of Baytown Texas passed away yesterday morning (November 14, 2010), peacefully in his sleep. He was a long time board member of the Survivors Organization and loved by all. He will surel...
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THANK YOU
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Dear Survivors and Families of Deceased, I am ashamed to say that I did not know about the USS Indianapolis until recently, when I watched Jaws for the first time. I simply want to express my deep gratitude for your service to the country and your unspeakably immense sacrifice, and my extreme horror a...
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Are any survivors currently living in Indiana?
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Sidney Spencer
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USS Cecil J. Doyle
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This is an excellent website! My Dad, Herman Easter was a Chief Machinists Mate on the rescue ship, USS Cecil J. Doyle and was active in the rescure. Dad passed on a while back, but before his death enjoyed going to the "Indy" reunions. I'll be checking this site often as I am getting to ret...
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Atomic Bomb Loading Site Question
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Hello, I have been trying to research the specific dock at Hunter's Pt where the atomic bomb components were loaded on the USS Indianapolis. Thus far, I have been unable to research this information. Can anyone shed light on this for me? Is there a marker or plaque at the site today showing where the...
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RE: Harold Bray
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I am pleased to tell all on this web site, that on Monday August 23, 2010 I am going to enjoy the priviledge of meeting survivor Harold Bray for the first time. Information has reached me that he is a baseball fan so I invited he and his family to be my guest in attending the Giants versus Cincinnati Re...
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Thank you
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My name is Wilki I am serving in the Royal Navy as a submariner. I read in harms way as a young trainee and was inspired and moved by the story. I to know how it feels how to lose shipmates although not on the same scale. the memories of reading your story helped me a great deal in what was a tough time for me. I am...
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Looking for info on my Dad
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Years ago I found this site and made a request, but hadn't heard back from anyone, so I thought I'd try again. My dad, Raymond Jurkiewicz (d. 1985), was a survivor of the Indy. Sadly, he never really talked about his ordeal so all I know is what I've seen in books or in movies. If anyone knows of him, cou...
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Where do I get one of the tee shirts?
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My uncle, Artie R. Miller, GM2 was one of the unfortunate who did not survive the sinking of the USS Indy. I never knew my uncle, only the stories my father, who was also in the Navy and on a ship, the ESSEX, would tell me. My husband and I attended the 65th Anniversary Service. I saw many people wearing sh...
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Tribute
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We live in the Indianapolis area and read about the reunion of the USS Indianapolis crew. The article stated that James O'Donnell was living in the Indianapolis area. We would like to contact him about a project we have during the Christmas season to remember the American Soldier. On our websit...
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Herman F. Fuchs, CWO
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I would appreciate any information from the Survivors regarding my dad. He wasn't on the ship too long before the sinking, but any recollections would be treasured. God bless you all. Herman L. Fuchs
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65 Years Ago Today...
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After listening to the Family Life Today radio broadcasts on Christian radio a week or two ago featuring survivor Ed Harrell's story concerning the sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the terrible ordeal that followed for the survivors, we were moved to post this message stating our sincere apprec...
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Amazing Story
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Hello. I am a navy veteran of three years during the early 1970s. I recently found the book "In Harm's Way" by Doug Stanton while browsing at a local store. I bought it and once I began reading I just could not stop. The story is heart wrenching and many times I found myself feeling very emotio...
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An honorable legacy
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There is no doubt that the loss of life was many. After reading a few books on the Indy and recalling what my uncle told me of her (he was not on the Indy but on Tinian Island when she came in) heres another way of looking at The Indys legacy. My Uncle was a lowly sailor on Tinian when the Indy came in, he noticed...
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One more survivor is gone
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Just last winter N. Jerry Mitchell had died due to cancer (d.o.d 12/16/09) This a memorial to my Grandfather and the crew of the Indianapolis, all the love and honor we can give to them. if need to confirm plz go to lsj.com or look in state of mi archieves
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In Honor of my uncle, Thomas McNabb F2, Lost at Sea
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I was named for my Uncle Tom McNabb who parrished on the Indianapolis. It was his first duty assignment. He was eighteen years old.He was the third of four sons, my dad was the youngest and very close to his brother, "Tommy". For many years my Grandparents held out hope that somehow he had sur...
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Thank you isn't enough!
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I have always been so greatful to everyone who has, or is, served our country so that I can enjoy all of the freedom from the best country in the world. Nothing could be more true than saying freedom isn't free. I had family members who fought in WWII and Korea, but none were in the Navy. From the first ti...
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Thoughts for the Indy...
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I have had a lot of my relitives fight in many differnt wars for the US going back to the war of Independance the the war in Afghanistan, what happend to her crew was a real tragety and I hope it will never happen agan. Just think how differnt the world would be today if the Indy was sunk wt the components of...
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shaking the hand of a survivor
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I met a survivor yesterday, May 19, in Clarksville TN. I was getting a sandwich from the local Jersey Mike's. I happened to see USS Indianapolis Survivor on his shirt. As an avid history person, I got my sandwich but I just couldn't leave there without saying something to him & shaking his hand. He w...
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May God Bless all of those surviving and those that didn't
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I am a retired MasterChief and just read In Harm's Way, yes I realize it may be late but better late than never, and I felt compelled to express my respect for my fellow shipmates. Not since reading Four Frigates have I every felt more proud of my Naval service than I did after reading this wonderful rete...
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Does anyone remember my My Great Uncle - Richard E. Drury S2
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My great uncle died on the USS Indy. My father is named after him. We never did find out where on the boat he was assigned to, or anything. I am just tring to find someone who remembered him. Thank you.
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with gratitude
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I have watched the show about the Indianapolis a few times on the history channel and I wanted to say thank you to all who served living and dead. I am so grateful for you and I don't even know how to say how special you all are to me. I don't know anyone who served on it. I just am touched by the story and the s...
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Don Howison - survivor interview May 5, 2010 video interview
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Don Howison-survivor of the USS Indianapolis sinking gives an interview to his sister on May 5, 2010 in Leisure World, Seal Beach, California. The 20 minute interview was video taped and is currently showing in two parts on YouTube...see link below http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPZTCr5SCd...
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Survivor to speak at Boy Scout Camporee May 21, 2010
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Survivor Ed Harrell, USMC will be speaking at the Boy Scout Centennial Camporee May 21, 2010 at the Spokane Washington County Fairgrounds 8:00 pm.
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Passing of USS Indianapolis Survivor Wiliam Mulvey
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It is with great sadness that I pass on the news to you that USS Indianapolis Survivor William Mulvey passed away yesterday (April 28, 2010) Please keep him and his family in your prayers. (*There are now only 59 living Survivors*)
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Passing of USS Indianapolis Survivor Robert Justice
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It is with great sadness that I pass on the news to you that USS Indianapolis Survivor Robert Justice passed away yesterday (April 17, 2010) His services will be held in A****er, Ohio. Please keep him and his family in your prayers. I spoke to his daughter this morning, and she very much appreciat...
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RE: Signed Book 317 Survivors USS Indianapolis
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I am a new member of this web site and proud to say a former US Naval Officer having served in the Amphib Navy. I am fervently seaching for a signed copy of the "317 Survivors of the USS Indianapolis" book in order to replace the copy I once had. Can anyone lead me in the right direction in ord...
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my grandfather
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miles spooner was my grandfather and a survivor on the uss indianapolis. I'm proud of what was done and am proud to call him my grandfather. I have inherited many of articles and things for this.
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God Bless You ALL
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First, let me say I have a deep respect and admiration for service personnel. Especially those who have endured the horrors of war and survived. I cannot imagine what hell you and others have been through. Second, I saw the post for the 2010 Reunion and I hope I can attend. I would liove to meet the surv...
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