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  • ‘Real hero’ Harold Bray honored with statue in Benicia 96 years old, Bray is the last living USS Indianapolis survivor

    07/10/2023 7:56:04 AM PDT · by DFG · 24 replies
    Vallejo Times Herald ^ | 07/07/2023 | Thomas Gase
    Longtime Benician Harold Bray, a humble man, claims he is no hero. Benicians — and well, many Americans — beg to differ. They think he’s as good as gold. Well, maybe closer to bronze. With the passing of Cleatus Lebow in October at the age of 98, Bray is the lone living survivor from the legendary USS Indianapolis. On Friday night in front of the city’s clock tower, Bray was celebrated and honored for his service 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...