11 жыл бұрын
11 жыл бұрын
11 жыл бұрын
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@Rzr543 Ай бұрын
I’ve listened to several CA-35 survivor stories and I always tear up. I’ll never have a bad day again. Ever.
@imaximus00100 Ай бұрын
If your god was real, there wouldn't have been a war, and you wouldn't have been needed to guard the bomb. Your "god" didn't spare you. You're "god" killed your friends, and you escaped with your life intact. Never attribute to any god, what you achieved on your own.
@michaelamanek8908 2 ай бұрын
God bless the memory of this HERO.
@richardkemp5550 2 ай бұрын
Great guy.
@rf3495 5 ай бұрын
The loud music is insulting to this man who is speaking as loud as he can.
@johnstephenson503 5 ай бұрын
I actually met this man at Bingo in Washington State probably 8 years ago. He was wearing his USS Indianapolis hat. I asked permission to shake his hand snd he was very kind. I also asked him how he ended up in the water, he said he was on the railing of the ship as it was sinking into the oily water and he just stepped off the rail into the black sea. Incredible.
@Foreverarose8 7 ай бұрын
❤️
@Sean-q4f4v 7 ай бұрын
I believe God blessed this man, keeping him alive so that he could tell his story with his incredible story telling and speaking ability. No movie, no documentary, no book, could ever be as compelling as his words. My grandfather's brother served on the Indianapolis. My family's most sincere thanks and appreciation.
@texastoast5202 3 ай бұрын
Sean- Not at all trying to be rude, but I really struggle with the meaning of your comment. If God- as you say, “kept him alive so he could tell his story, by fault that means he didn’t bless the others, didn’t save the others. With all due respect, how in the hell can you say something so obtuse like that? I mean, that’s like a 4 yo girl get run over by a car and people say “We’ll pray for her parents to heal and have the power to get through this?” Or, one of my favorites, “It was her time.” Like, are you fucking serious!!! Are you really gonna say that and do you really think she’s “up there” sitting next to God?” I mean, dude, if he’s that all powerful, why in THE hell would he allow that to happen in the first place!!!!!!!!” I’m becoming more and more disenchanted by religious and all its bullshitl
@robfreeman5783 8 ай бұрын
You know....wonderful as this guy is and as horrific an ordeal that Indianapolis crew went through, it pales in comparison to what happened to Japanese surface vessel and German U-boat crews. Hypothermia, sharks, salt water, drowning, burning, yadda yadda yadda. Imagine that except 1000x more people. I'm certainly not drawing moral equivalence, but let's just not forget the amount of suffering of those on the other side, who just happened to born on the wrong patch of dirt.
@jimlackie181 10 ай бұрын
Such a powerful story and such moronic music. You really thought you could add to his story? Idiot!
@gman5309 11 ай бұрын
God bless this man
@gman5309 11 ай бұрын
Even our own government doesn't give a $hit about them what a scab government we have
@gman5309 11 ай бұрын
They didn't to give speakers everywhere at all High schools everywhere
@auto_5 11 ай бұрын
This needs to be saved and archived, or at least upvoted a ton. Let’s keep this alive!!!
@philh8288 Жыл бұрын
USS Indianapolis NOV.1932- JUNE 1945
@StevenSmith-br5tb Жыл бұрын
This is an amazing story. A story about a regular everyday Joe with an iron will to live. Just amazing.
@dpm31567 Жыл бұрын
thank god this was a man not a pre noun
@alfredvelazquez3306 Жыл бұрын
I can't imagine what you went through, Sir. I wish I could have met you, not only to SALUTE you, but to hug you for being such an amazing inspiration. As a Navy man, I will ALWAYS SALUTE you Sir. Thank you for your Service and amazing inspiration. I will ALWAYS see you as a hero, just as I see my Father, who fought in World War 2 and Korea. *SALUTE*
@jaredkelly930 Жыл бұрын
I have no words.
@luckyzert Жыл бұрын
Oh My God.
@Topper_Harley68 Жыл бұрын
Stupid music, noob edit.
@easyenetwork2023 Жыл бұрын
Explains why they did not get the MOH. The reason for the ship being there could not be revealed.
@SteveForrester1925 Жыл бұрын
Wow.
@chuckwright8889 Жыл бұрын
there are other interviews with this hero without the retard music....
@johnnyutah9462 Жыл бұрын
If i was stuck on a ship listening to this man's voice I would have thrown myself overboard to the sharks
@hanslanda58 Жыл бұрын
Robert Shaw aka quint was on this ship and his story was much more gruesome and graphic . He lost many that day but it’s sad he met the same faith as his fellow mates ! Rest in peace quint
@TheMichaelBeck Жыл бұрын
I saw "Jaws" in '77 when I was 9 years old. Quint's Indianapolis lines along with the movie messed me up. It's the reason why I joined the Army and never even talked to the Navy. If my tank had been hit and and disabled I could jump out and run without worrying about being eaten by a shark before hypothermia sets in. You men and women that serve or served in the Navy and Coast Guard have my utmost respect. Cheers from America.
@Kathryn-qs1tb Жыл бұрын
Heartbreaking. And to think they were lost by the Navy after delivering the bombs to Tinian
@antoniaburns3522 Жыл бұрын
My dad was a Normandy Veteran. In these times, what a joy to know what these wonderful men did for us.
@Changedlife210 Жыл бұрын
What a traumatizing thing to experience and survive. GOD definitely watched over him and all those who were praying. To go from 80 to 17 in a matter of hours/days in terrifying. Like he said, people can claim to be atheist all they want, BUT when they are faced with death or the unimaginable they only pray to GOD ALMIGHTY. God bless his soul & all those that went through this horrifying experience.
@jennydevlin2845 Жыл бұрын
Amazing story 😢 what' bravery that was never told ❤
@jimreitenbach6023 Жыл бұрын
God bless you
@richardwright8189 Жыл бұрын
At 2:26 he almost broke down breaks my heart
@MonsterDeplorable Жыл бұрын
I’ve listened to Mr. Harrell tell his story several times now, and I love this man. I could listen to him speak for hours. Never met him a day in my life, but have the utmost respect for him and all of our WW2 servicemen. I just discovered that he actually passed away in 2021. I hope he rests in paradise, along with all of our boys that fought and died for our freedom. 🇺🇸
@MonsterDeplorable Жыл бұрын
@@politelyvulgarvernacular then don’t travel here, goon
@bernarddoherty2303 Жыл бұрын
You were on the Indianapolis?
@PhillipPahinui Жыл бұрын
Blessings and respect to you and thank you for your sacrifices.
@Michael-jw6et Жыл бұрын
Not one word about the sharks.
@geoffr9351 Жыл бұрын
Maybe if all the other guys loved god as much as this guy, they would not have drowned or got eaten by sharks Lol
@vanessadebrino7231 Жыл бұрын
My god
@glenn5903 Жыл бұрын
Oh my God!😢😢😢
@glenn5903 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service. I wish I could change it. My dad saw 3 tests at Enewolk atom. It messed him. Took my dad from me. I can't even imagine the loss you had.😢😢😢
@philippesauvie639 Жыл бұрын
What a great testimony! With God anything is possible. A life well lived I’m sure beyond this tragedy.
@elizabethhurtado2829 Жыл бұрын
❤💪💪
@utar88utar Жыл бұрын
jesus... thank you.
@webleypug Жыл бұрын
Your written statement a 1:43 is incorrect. A distress signal WAS sent by the ship & picked up by 3 separate entities. Due to bureaucracy & precautions of war, it was ignored for almost 5 days.
@jerryuhte1284 Жыл бұрын
I met a Survivor on a cruise ship headed to Hawaii a few years ago , he was Michael Kuryla jr. , we talked alot about just how he survived and how it all happened . He was on a 40 mm gun and told of of some attacks they had ! I would meet him in the Casino and always wished he would win big ! Not sure if he did ! Great man he was from Illnois ! I purchased the book 317 survived at Indianapolis in 2002 ,James E. O,Donnell autographed it ! Worst Naval accident in history, amazing they survived !
@sc00ter.b.g00de Жыл бұрын
I was recommended to come here from someone else on the video of Quint's story from the movie Jaws. To me, that was the scariest part of Jaws. And that was my comment. Well after that recommendation I found this. And to hear his heart and soul in this story makes it all truly real to me now. I knew about the Indianapolis and what happened (not from Jaws btw I was commenting on that particular video), but I never knew true details about what they went through. To hear it from someone who was actually there.... God I pray that we as a species never have to go through such a conflict again... God bless this man and the service he gave. I know he is with you now, please, please bless this man...
@jebediahgentry7029 Жыл бұрын
Holy crap that was intense 😮
@Texas_Red_01 Жыл бұрын
The music is a terrible distraction!
@bobp5356 Жыл бұрын
They ARE, the greatest generation.