Escort Misson
24 July 2014 we will be escorting Mr. George Horvath, a survivor of the USS Indianapolis sinking on 30 July 2014, to Sky Harbor AIrport as he travels to Indianapolis meeting with his shipmates remembering the friends and circumstances that left them in the sea for 5 days while they awaited rescue. For infomation about this mission, contact your COC. If you want to know more about the story of the USS Indianapolis, go to our website, click on Compartments in the menu bar, then on USS Indianapolis Memorial. Here you will learn how we met this special veteran and learned about his story of survival and perseverence. There are links provided for your convenience directing you to the USS Indianapolis Memorial and the USS Indianapolis Survivors Association as well as a link to an online course you can take to test your knowledge about the sinking. Join us as we celebrate the life of Mr. Horvath and remember with respect the lives lost on that fateful day.
