Of wifeys uncle, Les Williams, KIA 72 years ago today. USS Franklin.

Lest we forget

Heroes Remembered

Indeed, never forget, calling them heroes is an under statement.

Bob - my condolences, prayers, and best wishes for Steph, and her family. Hope you both are doing well.

Couldn't say it any better. God bless you and your family.

Rest in peace Les Williams ...

Very sad .

Rest in peace.

RIP Sailor, you are not forgotten.

That had to be terrifying.

I read once that it was the superior damage control that saved most of those ships and men.

Rest in peace sir.

This^^^.

God bless all who served, and made the ultimate sacrifice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSzBVzgC4Io

God bless his memory to us all. May we NEVER forget.

Thanks for the reminder.

Fire at sea is scary enough without having ordnance involved. Some brave guys that kept going into the smoke and flames to beat it down.

RIP shipmate.

Amen Mark & Ben!

Bob,

Condolences and a salute of respect and gratitude to Steph's long departed Uncle... and to the rest of the men, that lost their lives on the Franklin....

We are free today, because of the veterans who have gone before us....

Indeed.