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"I understand this is a really big deal, but he's never been an attention type of guy. Ever," said Debbie Bray of her father, USS Indianapolis survivor Harold Bray.
"I understand this is a really big deal, but he's never been an attention type of guy. Ever," said Debbie Bray of her father, USS Indianapolis survivor Harold Bray.
For decades Benicians have held Harold Bray — the last USS Indianapolis survivor — in high regard. The location of his statue, however, is another story. Bray was celebrated and honored for his service in July with the unveiling of a statue made by Matt Glenn. The life-sized bronze statue stands nearly 7-feet tall, affixed […]
For decades Benicians have held Harold Bray — the last USS Indianapolis survivor — in high regard. The location of his statue, however, is another story. Bray was celebrated and honored for his service in July with the unveiling of a statue made by Matt Glenn. The life-sized bronze statue stands nearly 7-feet tall, affixed to a pedestal. It was scheduled to be moved to a location on First Street in front of Benicia Veterans Hall, where it was also scheduled to be surrounded by several bronze sponsorship legacy plaques, personalized engraved bricks, concrete benches, and a storyboard displa...
On July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis became the last major American ship sunk in World War II. Not only was its sinking by a Japanese submarine