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Iwo Jima Marine Recognized After 57 Years!
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| March 27, 2002
| Dick Gaines GySgt USMC (Ret.)
Posted on 03/27/2002 11:27:56 AM PST by gunnyg
Many viewers of my websites have been aware of Ray "Doc" Fornof's efforts to have Sgt Raymond Jacobs recognized (officially) for his presence as the radioman in S/Sgt Lou Lowery's (leatherneck) photos of the first flag raising on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima on 23 February 1945.
Now, with the recent dedication of the Pacific War Memorial in Hawaii, that has become a reality!
For those who don't know--the information is here...
http://www.dreamwater.net/gunnyg/firstflag.html
The following is, in part, from an e-mail I received from Ray Jacobs today:
"You have been so generous with your support and space on your webpages in telling my story that I wanted to share with you one of the results of your help.
The Corps has on several ocassions officially recognized me as the radioman with Lt Schrier's patrol at the 1st flag raising on Iwo Jima.
Most recently such recognition was made by the Marine Corps Historical Division to the Pacific War Memorial Committee.The committee chair called the division to ask if they now officially recognize and acknowledge me as the radioman with Lt Schrier as pictured in Lou Lowery's photographs.The division spokesman said yes,the Corps agrees,I was that radioman.
Then that information was passed on to the PWM committee who approved adding my name to the granite etched reproduction of Lowery's picture of the first flag raising.
The committee included in it's ranks several retired high ranking former Marine officers.
The pictures were mailed to me by Ray Fornof who,as you know,led the charge in getting recognition for Charles Lindberg and me.You may use the pictures are you wish.I am just grateful to have them.57 years is a long time.
Semper Fi,
Ray"
You may contact Ray Jacobs at
Ray1Jacobs@msn.com
and, Ray "Doc" Fornof at
Doc666USMC@aol.com
Semper Fidelis
Dick Gaines
TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Announcements
KEYWORDS: flag; iwojima; marines; rayjacobs; usmc
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To: Snow Bunny;gunnyg
Thanks for the ping SB..
A HUGE Marine Bump for my Marine daughter Kelly!!
Semper Fi from an old Army Grunt...
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posted on
03/27/2002 4:20:35 PM PST
by
4TheFlag
To: Issaquahking
I am so glad you pinged me to it.Thank you soooo much !!!!
To: gunnyg
And a BIG Marine Thank You to....
Ray "Doc" Fornof who worked long and hard to achieve recognition for Ray Jacobs!!!
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posted on
03/27/2002 5:03:07 PM PST
by
gunnyg
To: gunnyg
Ray Jacobs
Ray can be contacted at....
Ray1Jacobs@msn.com
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posted on
03/28/2002 5:35:07 AM PST
by
gunnyg
To: gunnyg
I should point out, that there are now TWO known survivors of the Iwo Jima flagraising--Cpl Chuck Lindberg, and now Sgt Ray Jacobs.
As PltSgt Thomas points out (see the book, Iwo Jima...by Marling/Wetenhall, Harvard University Press....) only three Marines actually raised the first flag, i.e., Lt Schrier, Sgt Hansen and PSgt Thomas.
However, Thomas was adamant in his explanation to a reporter two days following the flagraising, that ALL of the 40-man combat patrol shared equally in the event.
It is not known, nor have I ever seen any indication that any of the others of that patrol are still around--I do have a roster of that platoon.
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posted on
03/28/2002 6:26:22 AM PST
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gunnyg
To: gunnyg
E-2-28 (3rdPlt) Roster
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posted on
03/28/2002 10:06:07 AM PST
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gunnyg
To: gunnyg
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posted on
03/28/2002 11:41:31 AM PST
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gunnyg
To: gunnyg
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posted on
04/02/2002 3:36:48 AM PST
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gunnyg
To: gunnyg
This has been done many times using the "replacement" flag pic; I think it should be done at least once w/the genuine article!
LEST WE FORGET! By Gunny G!
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04/08/2002 6:12:46 AM PDT
by
gunnyg
To: gunnyg
Vosot6@wmconnect.com To :
gunnyg@hotmail.com (Richard Gaines)
Subject :
Flag raising Iwo Jima statue
Date :
Fri, 27 Jun 2003 13:46:31 EDT
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Hi Dick.
I have some information that may be of interest to your readers. The city of Fall River Ma. just completed the project of bronzing a 2/3 replica of the flag raising on Iwo Jima. As soon as they raise additional funds, it is going to be assembled and placed on a pedestal in a city park. The finished bronzed statue is currently lying in a waterfront warehouse in three sections, awaiting additional funding to acquire a base.
The plaster mold that it was poured from was also returned to the city. Mr. Rick Kitchen, the Fall River Parks Administrator is anxious to sell the model, as they don't need it anymore. In a few weeks the city will be seeking bids. Their only stipulation is that the buyer be at least 200 miles distant from the city, as they expect it to become a major tourist attraction.
The plaster model was made by Felix DeWeldon, the man who created the full sized statue in Washington DC. Some time ago the company who made the bronze statue, offered to buy the model from the city for $150,000 but at the time, the city was not interested in selling it. The State had promised to fund the whole project. Since then the state backed out of the deal, citing a poor economy and huge deficit.
The city is unsure whether the Bronzing Company still has an interest, but legally they need to get at least three bids.
If any Vererans organization is interested in creating an identical bronzed Flag Raising statue, they may wsh to consider contacting the city of Fall River Parks Department for details. Their number is 508-324-2550. On a related note, Mr. Felix DeWeldon passed away about two weeks ago.
Frank Clynes
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06/28/2003 8:25:50 AM PDT
by
gunnyg
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