One of the things mentioned by tour guides at the center was that the remaining survivors (there are only 94 now, I believe) have made a pact: as they die, they are cremated and their ashes placed in canisters which Navy divers take down to the Arizona and place inside. That way, these brave men can be buried with their shipmates ... and it's all they've ever wanted.
You may remember that, over the weekend, the oldest Arizona survivor passed away. The talking heads mentioned as part of that story that only eight survivors remain.
That's 86 more passed, in 3 1/2 years.
If you know any WWII vets, quickly tell them how much you appreciate the sacrifices they made for us. There's not much time left.
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I had read that remains in the ship thing ona couple of Bio/Death articles over the last few years so kinda figured it was something the Navy was allowing for the old Arizona crew members.
That's so, Preppy. There's a very cool & touching YouTube video about it, too.
They are leaving us very fast now. Soon they will all be gone.
I know it's the way of all life, NFO, but it's sad nonetheless.
The wife and I will be out there this summer.
I'm taking a case of Kleenex with me......
Jim, I've been twice ... and needed Kleenex each time.
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