About this Site References Contact Info Home

Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Post Info TOPIC: Meeting Mr. James E. O'Donell


Newbie

Status: Offline
Posts: 1
Date:
Meeting Mr. James E. O'Donell
Permalink Closed


I recently met Mr. James E. O'Donell. He is a survivor of the USS Indianapolis and was in the water 108 hours before being rescued. I had the great honor of talking to him and then having mine, as well as my grandson's, picture taken with him. We also bought an autographed book signed by Mr. O'Donnell to my grandson. A picture of them together will go with the book so he can have it for years to come as a memorial to this great man and his crew. May their memories remain in the hearts of all Americans and free people where ever they may call home. God bless America and for those veterans who fought and are fighting for us all.  If you would like to see the photos you can go to these links http://www.flickr.com/photos/tnwanderer/2882656855/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/tnwanderer/2882659565/ .

-- Edited by hkgattis at 16:23, 2008-09-30

__________________


Newbie

Status: Offline
Posts: 1
Date:
RE: Meeting Mr. James E. O'Donnell
Permalink Closed


I likewise had the privilege of meeting Mr. O'Donnell in April while I was attending/teaching at FDIC (Fire Department Instructor's Conference) in Indy.  I obtained 3 signed copies of the Indianapolis Survivors book from him as gifts for friends (and actually need to get back in touch with him to get more).  Mr. O' Donnell went on to a 35 year career with the Indianapolis Fire Dept. after WWII, so we share the bond of the fire service.  My thanks to him and to EVERY veteran for defending this great country of ours. 

Randy Broadwater
Delaware

__________________
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.

Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us
;