Sadly, we lost yet another of our brave heroes.     USS Indianapolis Survivor Sam Lopez of West Virginia passed away on March 20, 2018.    

Here is the link to an article from an interview with Mr Lopez.  http://www.timeswv.com/news/local_news/lopez-you-just-hoped-and-prayed-for-rescue/article_ada55282-6dfb-559a-96a8-6b8e91755aad.html

May he rest in peace and may his family find comfort in their fond memories.