Mary Bentz
Sixty eight years ago today the USS Grunion left us forever. Her memory remains with us and we continue to remember and honor those 70 men who paid the ultimate price that day.
Taking place this afternoon at the Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, Missouri there is a memorial service for USS Grunion’s Electrician’s Mate [...]
Bruce mbabele@999info.net
It has been 2 1/2 years since the ROV trip. Now, due to an unusual sequence of events, we have been provided some insights that may add significantly to our understanding of the Grunion loss.
I want to introduce to you 87-year-old Cmdr Charlie Tate. Charlie has a [...]
Bruce mbabele@999info.net
Some seven years ago our federal government created an electronic database of individuals who contributed to the World War II effort. The objective was not only to honor those individuals but to act as a definitive source of information for this very important part of American history. The name of this electronic database [...]
Bruce mbabele@999info.net
Thanks to Ms. Janis Kozlowski and the National Park Service. Anchorage, Alaska the USS Grunion and its crew have been honored in their 2010 calendar by devoting the month of January to their memory.
Limited copies of the calendar are still available. Order forms at
http://www.999info.net/2010.pdf
Bruce mbabele@999info.net
As many of you know a few weeks ago Vickie Rodgers lost her 28-year-old son Michael, married with two small boys, in an automobile accident.
The response from the Grunion family has been extraordinary and she wishes to extend her appreciation for your kindness and support.
The photo is of Michael and son Keagan