Posted on 01/02/2009 2:59:31 AM PST by Daffynition
Longing can chart a better course than MapQuest. After more than 60 years, the Abele brothers have finally found their father.
Lt. Cmdr. Jim Abele commanded the USS Grunion, a submarine that disappeared off the coast of Alaska during World War II. Seven years ago his sons made a deal with their hearts, not their heads, and went looking for him.
It cost them a bundle. "If this were an official Navy project, I would guess that the taxpayers would be paying about 10 times what we're paying," John Abele chuckled.
"How much are you paying?" I asked.
"That's a secret," he laughed.
[snip] ..........interesting read.
(Excerpt) Read more at msnbc.msn.com ...
The crew of that Japanese freighter got unfortunately lucky with their deck gun.
God rest the souls of these brave sailors.
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Thanks Daffynition.Lt. Cmdr. Jim Abele commanded the USS Grunion, a submarine that disappeared off the coast of Alaska during World War II. Seven years ago his sons made a deal with their hearts, not their heads, and went looking for him.Just adding to the catalog, not sending a general distribution. |
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