Arnold Shapiro's "Heroes Of Iwo Jima" (minus one) to Sgt Ray Jacobs....

E-Mail/GyG's Sites & Forums ^ | April 2, 2002 | Arnold Shapiro

[gunnyg]

The following is an update to the Sgt Ray Jacobs story previously posted to FR.

Aloha Gunny,
I am forwarding the copy of a E-mail from Arnold Shapiro to Ray Jacobs, that Mr. Shapiro sent

to me.

I know that it is as a result of all your efforts in assisting to get recognition and the Honor that Ray Jacobs so deserves. Thank You !

So Much and More for your continuing and dedicated efforts in all of the postings on your Website.

Sincerely and "Semper Fi",
Ray "Doc" Fornof

From : Aspproductions@aol.com

To :

CC : shapiroarnold

Subject :

Iwo Jima

Date : Mon, 01 Apr 2002 13:03:31 EST

April 1, 2002

Mr. Ray Jacobs

Dear Mr. Jacobs,

I just learned that you have been officially recognized as the radioman in Lou Lowery's historic photograph.

I was the executive producer and co-writer of the TV documentary "Heroes of Iwo Jima," hosted by Gene Hackman, which aired on A&E last June (Father's Day).

The film was about both flag-raisings and all the men involved in both important photographs. It was the definitive film about these events -- until I read about you, sir.

Had this official recognition been made just one year earlier, I could have included it (and you) in my film.

I would have been so proud to tell the complete, accurate up-to-date story (which I believed I had done until now).

I am very happy you have received this long overdue recognition; I'm sorry it took so long and came so late.

I wish I could re-do my film and update it. But A&E paid for the film; they have aired it; and they're not about to spend money to change it even though they own it.

Please know that I am very sorry your story was not included in my film - along with the others in Lowery's picture. But I am very happy that at long last you have been acknowledged for something you have known for a long time; and I'm happy you are alive to enjoy this late but prestigious honor.

My hat is off to your friend "Doc" Fornof for his relentless pursuit of the truth, and for his success - however long it took. He is a good man.

I wish you many years of health, happiness, and fulfillment. You were part of a great moment in Marine Corps history and our country's history. I salute you.

Sincerely,

Arnold Shapiro
Executive Producer
"Heroes of Iwo Jima" (minus one)
and
"Return To Iwo Jima" (1985)

cc: Mr. Ray "Doc" Fornof

[gunnyg]

Posted to Gunny G's Marines Forum this date.

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Dick Gaines
GySgt USMC (Ret.)
1952-72

[gunnyg]

Previous Thread, Sgt Ray Jacobs.... CLICK-HERE!

Dick Gaines

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"I know that it is as a result of all your efforts in assisting to get recognition and the Honor that Ray Jacobs so deserves. Thank You !"

Yes, Thank YOU Marine!
SALUTE

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

PING

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you Tonkin for pinging me to this.

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you gunnyg for doing this thread.

[gunnyg]

My pleasure, and thank you for your thanx--much appreciated!

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Dick Gaines
GySgt USMC (Ret.)
1952-72

[tet68]

Awesome Gunny!

Semper Fi.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Thank you so much for the ping, Tonkin - and thank you gunnyg for posting this update. I've been to your site before, so I guess you could say I'm a fan.

Very cool!!

Bless you both.

[gunnyg]

Since this has been done so many times using the "replacement" flag pic, I thought it should be done just once with the genuine article!

LEST WE FORGET-By Gunny G!