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You are invited to a free public screening of “The Search for the U.S.S. Grunion” at the Newton History Museum on Wednesday July 18 at 7:30 pm. Come and meet Bruce Abele and the show’s producer Joe Hunter.
On July 30, 1942, the U.S.S. Grunion, with a crew of 70 men, was lost off Kiska Island in the Aleutians. Later that year, Kay Abele, widow of the submarine’s captain, moved to Newton with their three sons. For the Abeles and the families of other crew members, the circumstances of the loss remained unknown until a chance posting on the Internet in 2002 began to unlock the mystery. In 2006, after four years of intensive research, Captain Abele’s sons went looking for their father. This is their story. You are invited to a free public screening of “The Search for the U.S.S. Grunion” at the Newton History Museum on Wednesday July 18 at 7:30 pm. Come and meet Bruce Abele and the show’s producer Joe Hunter.
The Search for the U.S.S. Grunion
In June and July, a video presentation, “The Search for the U.S.S. Grunion” will be shown on NewTV, Blue Channel (Comcast Ch. 10, RCN Ch. 15, Verizon Ch. 34) Mondays at 10 am, Tuesdays at 2 pm, and Saturdays at 12 noon. On July 30, 1942, the U.S.S. Grunion, with a crew of 70 men, was lost off Kiska Island in the Aleutians. Later that year, Kay Abele, widow of the submarine’s captain, moved to Newton with their three sons. For the Abeles and the other crew families, the circumstances of the loss remained unknown until a chance posting on the Internet in 2002 began to unlock the mystery. In 2006, after four years of intensive research, Captain Abele’s sons went looking for their father. This is their story. The video will also receive a free special showing on July 18 at the Newton History Museum.
The loss of a loved one who has gone in to harms way is difficult enough. We logicaly know the truth, that they are gone, but somehow the designation if M.I.A. leaves an even bigger hole in our hearts. I have heard that the expedition had a sighting by remote and is attempting to relocate what they are sure is the Grunion. My prayers travel across the vast ocean to you that you all may finaly have the certainty that any kind of closure requires. God bless you and keep you safe!