How Nikki Stratton's Grandfather Survived Pearl Harbor | The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

[@SeanHavins]

My great Uncle is still entombed on the USS Arizona. His brother, my grandfather, survived the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. I am so glad your grandfather made it off.

[@kenyongray2615]

God bless.

[@paulhuval]

My uncle also died on the Arizona god bless them all.

[@TheSassy1962]

Your grandfather and my grandfather were shipmates on the USS Indianapolis!

[@brianwrathell5717]

God Bless your family and THANK YOU FOR YOUR FAMILY'S SERVICE TO THIS COUNTRY!!

[@auntnan9121]

My Dad was on the Nevada. He suffered burns on his feet. Said his shoes melted from the heat of the ship deck. He was sent to NN Shipyard after the attack. Met his future wife, my Mother. I was born in 49. There were times Mom would caution us kids to be quiet. She tried to explain what “shell shock” was. Dad passed in 1995. 16 days after his first great grandson was born. RIP Dad. Thank you for this story.

[@jimfesta8981]

She's amazing. The depth of her knowledge about Pearl Harbor and the battleship Arizona is astounding.

[@nikkistratton9838]

Thank you so very much! I know how seriously military historians take the facts. And I was blessed to have direct contract to a first person source. ❤❤

[@kenyongray2615]

@@nikkistratton9838 Nikki, thank you so much for what you are doing to keep the memory of your Grandfather alive and all the men of the Arizona. Thanks to Mike for interviewing you. God bless.

[@coletteharman378]

I’m watching this on December 7, 2024, eighty three years after the event. It was riveting! What a testament to her grandfather’s memory and keeping this history alive.

[@kenyongray2615]

Never forget December 7, 1941. May God rest all the souls that were lost that day. God bless Nikki and Mike.

[@macmccollum6064]

This was incredibly interesting. My Dad was an artillery officer in Europe from Omaha Beach to SW of Leipzig, Germany. I was 10 in 1965 when I found out he was in World War II. I had a million questions, and he had very few answers. For the next 30 years, I continued to ask questions. He slowly revealed more, but in 1994, I insisted we go to Belgium for the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. Dad did not want to go, but he did. There were some rough times. But after that trip, he was ready to return. We returned 3 more times retracing his exact journey in combat. He wrote his history, and I finally got my questions answered. He was part of the battalion monument dedication at Ft. Sill, OK in 1997 and Grandmenil, Belgium in 1998.

[@robertashby4903]

I did 6 years in the Navy . My ship pulled into Pearl Harbor twice. Right next the Arizona very Sobering feeling, Thanks for your Grandfathers service to our great country.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Mike does such a great job of interviewing people. This was monumental to the list of many greats.

[@bigkoppa5816]

I had been sitting comfortably in my recliner, watching whatever the YT algorithm put in front of me when this one popped up. It's a sign: just the right length to watch at 1.5 speed as I do my old Nordic Track. I'm ~45 minutes in, feeling pretty good; heart rate is up and I've got a good sweat going. Then Nikki starts talking about how they found the voice recording of Joe George and then how she became the sponsor of the new SSN Arizona. I get choked up, go over to my laptop and order her Granddad's book. Thanks for all you do Mike.

[@nomusicrc]

I listened to it at 2x speed I'm glad I wasn't on a treadmill lol

[@dalet9207]

So blessed to keep this memory and experience alive. Many of these gallant men are not remembered and appreciated.

[@piedmontish]

Just… Wow! And what a great granddaughter! Humbled just listening.

[@michaelsturtevant7707]

Thank you! As a Plankowner of USS Nevada SSBN 733, I had the honor to meet many of her crew at the commissioning in 1986. The love these men had for each other, their ship, our boat, & us was absolutely amazing. The stories of the amazing men & what they endured that day & afterward should never be forgotten. Thank you again.

[@stephenjohsz6251]

Great episode. My father-in-law was also at Pearl Harbor. He was a radioman on the USS Arizona, but was luckily transferred from the Arizona in July of 1941 to the staff of the Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet, Admiral Husband E. Kimmel. During the morning of December 7, he was stationed at the Submarine Base across the channel from Ford Island and battleship row. He and his comrades fought back from the roofs of the adjacent barracks and office buildings. My wife still has a piece of shrapnel that just missed him as a keepsake. My wife is also the proud owner of a copy of "All the Gallant Men" signed by Mr. Stratton and a photo with him taken at the 75th anniversary commemoration of the attack.

[@melodygreen5029]

I am thinking that Mike has verified this story.

[@stephenjohsz6251]

@@melodygreen5029Which story?

[@nancykrause553]

My father was in the Pacific arena on board the USS Birmingham. They had left Hawaii the day or two before the Pearl Harbor attack on Nov 7th. While out at sea, Birmingham pulled up alongside a ship that had been attacked to help with assessing & fixing damage. A large cache of munitions caught fire, exploded , killing very many of the sailors who were topside. Dad was hit with shrapnel, unable to help the multitude of others injured & dying. What he witnessed haunted him for many years and had nightmares because of it. It took him many years to speak of all of it. I am the youngest of nine, born in '54, and my oldest brother and sister were born in Guam, where Dad was stationed, in '39 and '40 respectively. Dad and Mom lived and loved their time in Guam. Dad said it was idyllic, but as the threat of war increased, Dad packed up Mom, my brother & sister and sent them stateside. He recovered from his wound & continued his service throughout the war.

[@busterdee8228]

Thanks for sharing. Glad he recovered--'in part.' Dad was a WW2 Marine who said he only spent a day in combat (records caught up of his skills, and he claimed he was hauled back to Hawaii to be an instructor). Just the same, he was probably the best shot I ever knew, yet he refused to hunt and, if you woke him, he would exlpode into action. We assumed he was telling the truth, but we also had our doubts. We owe so much.

[@outdoor07]

I believe the ship that Birmingham pulled up alongside was the aircraft carrier USS Princeton in October 1944. 241 men were killed, 211 were seriously wounded (over 1/4th of her crew). There is a book about the USS Birmingham (free online) digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1163&context=ww_reg_his

[@rogersteinberg2555]

My father was in the Army Corps of Engineers serving in the South Pacific. That is about all I know because he would not talk about it, even when I asked. Thank you Mike for posting this video. I was not aware, had no idea of the courage, and galantry of our service men and women during this and all other conflicts our nation has been involved in. God bless you all. Our peace has been earned through your efforts, and every American needs to acknowledge that no matter what their feelings are about violent conflicts.

[@roaddirttv]

Listened to the podcast, then started watching this. What a sobering, insightful conversation. Being a history buff and former teacher of the subject, I found this absolutely fascinating, and heartbreaking. Just ordered the book Stratton wrote. Thanks for sharing this amazing story. She’s a hero as well, for carrying the torch of remembrance.

[@Nkognito]

Mike words could not convey how encapsulating this episode was and a sincere thank you to Nikky and her grandfather Donald. It was only recently that I became aware this episode made it to video since I mostly make you, Mike Rowe, my morning rush hour co-pilot but when I found this episode on my drive home, I must of looked like I had gotten fired as I tearfully passed 18-wheelers. Thank you for the required reading and I would say you are required listening but from this jack-of-all-trades to you who I consider my mentor, you are just simply required Mike, thank you and your team, truly a gem of a show.

[@adamtrombino106]

Incredible story. At the very end of the interview, Mike thanks her for keeping grandfathers relevant. Personally, I could not imagine my life w/o knowing both my grandfathers, though I have friends that knew neither of theirs. My grandfather on my mom's side was a cannoneer in the Pacific theater. He refused to talk about his experiences. My grandfather on my dad's side fought in 4 major battles under Patton's armored division, and thx to my eldest cousin, we have detailed cassette tape recordings of him telling his story, in the early 90s. He would pass away in '96, so we are blessed to hear that voice full of gravel tell his tales in a very matter of fact way, not braggartly. "We had a job to do. If we wanted to go home, the way we knew home would be, we just did it."

[@cindyshafer1957]

This was very interesting. My father was in the Army and was sent to Hawaii 3 days after Pearl Harbor was bombed. He would only tell us the devastation was impossible to believe. I was fortunate to be with him in 1977 on the only time he returned to Hawaii. He did keep in touch with a family he stayed with for 18 months while there and we stayed with Suzie when we visited in 1977. It brought tears to my eyes to witness the friendship that came about because of tragedy was still there until 1996 when my father passed away. It's interesting to see Pearl harbor from another view. Thank you.

[@caridelacruz6002]

Today is my birthday…which I share with my mom. She turned 3 on Pearl Harbor Day and it has always been an important part of our family. My daddy was a sailor so Navy is in my blood. My mom was in Hawaii the day it became a state. My late husband visited the Arizona Memorial the year he died and brought me a pink pearl he plucked from an oyster at a shop there. So many memories of a place I’ve never been. Today, as I celebrate my 58th birthday - and mom celebrates her 86th…I honor the brave men and women who gave all so long ago. May I live to experience a resurgence of selfless bravery in our nation - but please, Lord, not at the expense of another 12/7 or 9/11. God Bless Donald, Joe and God Bless Arizona - yes, I live here now, lol. Powerful episode. Thank you!

[@mattmccleary1278]

This tragedy should be taught to all children in an American history class. People need to know the definition of what TRUE AMERICAN HEROS ARE! The greatest generation is So True

[@pyhead9916]

I have a friend who's father survived the Pearl Harbor attack. He was on deck when the first bomb hit the ship. The location where he was standing reared-up and threw him off the ship into the water. He couldn't get back on ship and swam under the dock and sat on the ground until it was all over with. If you're not familiar with military docks, they're solid 3 feet of concrete and provided him with plenty of protection.

[@Mr1MOA]

Absolutely the best episode I've ever witnessed.......I will definitely have to pickup "All the Gallant Men" Nikki Stratton is a true ambassador for her grandfathers memory which shall live on for future generations.

[@flgirl1607]

Army wife… lived in Hawaii 3 years. I could see Pearl Harbor from our Quarters second story window. Visited the Arizona several times. This episode made it so real. Thank you Nikki. Special Thanks to your brave Grandad. Will buy the book. 💕

[@ketchman8299]

This is sooooo engrossing. I am a fairly serious WWII nut and I did not know of this man. I MUST have that book. And having been to the Arizona as a teen in 1976, I am amazed that as a 65 year old I can still feel the quiet that surrounds that memorial. And an 07 to Nikki for carrying forward the human history of those men and women.

[@AmberPearcy]

Glad this was posted here today. Can’t believe her grandfather lived through that. I had to keep going back to that image and it’s just unimaginable that anyone could survive.

[@Veritas-TheGoader]

My grandfather was a radioman on the USS Nevada during the Pearl Harbor attack

[@haplessgolem805]

My grandfather, Robert McKewen, was a marine who also survived Pearl Harbor. He manned anti-aircraft guns during the attack and watched the scuttling of the Arizona in horror. The guest is blessed that her grandfather gave her the gift of his memories so that we shall not forget. My grandpa went on to serve as personal security to Admiral Halsey in the pacific fleet.

[@marileeplus3]

Hi Mike, this is so interesting to me. I joined the Navy at age seventeen after graduation in June 1978. Following boot camp II was stationed on the USS ARD-5 one of the drydocks at the US Navel base Groton New London Connecticut. Woman were just being allowed to serve on Ships tenders on the rivers. We served the Nuclear powered Submarines on the same river Electric Boat is located. Since I was a little girl I was watching all the Navy films on TV with my brothers never thinking I would one day be a sailor! I definitely need to read this book. What Heroes! I think I would be willing to get shot out of a sub like a torpedo! I love the water! I enjoy your podcasts so much. I was praying earlier for the families and loved ones of Pearl Harbor. The stories of the depression reminded me of my dad telling me about his family. He was just a baby born in 1928. I'm so glad to see History being preserved through our veterans of war. She's so good at keeping her grandpa's story alive! Thank you both! 🚢⚓️🇺🇸 Mari Lee T. USN Veteran

[@thomascrum185]

My grandfather was also at Pearl Harbor USS Tennessee as a gunner who had to have a metal plate in his head. He never talked about it! RIP Chief Edward Bialy and I do wish he passed the information to us because we were proud of him but dont know much about what he experienced.

[@James-tz7pe]

My father was at Okinawa love the story of her grandfather and thank him for his service

[@armondobbabone8556]

They say your immortality is the relationships you build and the memories you leave - you folks carry that forward. Respect to you, Nikki, and Donald Stratton (and Joe George).

[@bee-u5v9e]

Hung on listening to every of Nikki Stratton’s word, then watched as she told it here. I learned a lot. Thank you. Such a big and brave story.

[@sativacation]

Thank you for this, Mike. It’s 1:30 in the afternoon here and this is the first mention I’ve heard of Pearl Harbor today.

[@dalet9207]

Same here. My flag is the only one on our street with flag at half staff. Thanks. My father was a Pearl Harbor survivor also .

[@stefaroopinkie]

I never forget this day, I always rewatch Pearl Harbor and go by the cemetery to honor our service men. I am 55 years old !!!

[@waynearndt4543]

@@dalet9207 Thank You and Everyone Who Didn't Forget. Hero's and Patriots are hard to Find anymore Sadly.

[@wendystalians7718]

My grandfather is entombed on the Arizona, Alan Teer. My dad was only 3 years old. My grandmother told me stories of him My whole life. I'm now 61. It's always been my dream to visit the Arizona memorial in Hawaii. I am always sent photos of his name on the memorial wall. I want to run my hand over his name and feel the awe that everyone always tries to describe to me. I appreciate your grandfather's story, I wonder if they knew each other?

[@Dudley2021]

Mike Rowe Podcast. Hell ya. VOICE OF WORKING AMERICANS.

[@youtubecommenter-on9kd]

The number of times I've asked if these were available via video rather than just audio... I'm very thankful you're now providing the full conversations on KZbin. You're photogenic, Mike!

[@jamescouture775]

My wife's grandfather Maurice Scott Prunty was on the Arizona that morring he went to church on shore just before the attack. He was a pharmacist's mate and helped care for those who who made it to shore. He served through the rest of the war on 6 more ships mostly hospital ships all were hit by the Japeness while he was on them. He often had to fill in for doctors when their were not enough doctors advable.

[@davidstevens6117]

This is a fantastic story by this beautiful young lady. I have seen several interviews with Donald Stratton over the years. It is great that she is keeping her grandfather's memory alive, along with the other sailors on the ARIZONA that day.

[@arizonafuelmanagement3573]

Heard and read his story in several different forms. Amazing each time.

[@erikarellano2323]

Spectacular episode, Mike. I feel like every time I watch an episode, I say that. But this one ROCKED!!!!

[@charlesmiddleton3247]

Respect and love to the "greatest generation" that served during WW2. Thank you for keeping their memories alive! My father served in the Navy on the USS Braxton (APA) in the Pacific and never talked about it. His ship was the first of its class to enter Tokyo Bay. Never forget those who sacrificed! Great interview! From a Marine Corps veteran.

[@56PapaBear56]

Thank you for doing this interview. I had heard Mr. Stratton interviewed on the radio a few years ago and have read his book. I live in Colo Spgs where we have a bridge dedicated to his memory

[@jamesslagowski1109]

Awesome episode, I am a Navy Veteran and I have visited the Arizona Memorial numerous times and am still amazed at everything I learned from this.

[@paulgar8]

Again thank you. Great guests, wonderful presentation.

[@TommiChong]

My Grandfather is from Grant, Nebraska farmer as well. He ended up in the Army Air Corps WWII Tailgunner over Europe. They truly are the greatest generation.

[@redneckcoder]

This is literally the only Pearl Harbor related content I've seen pop up today.

[@cindymacferran331]

I sadly thought the same thing!

[@kenyongray2615]

It is sad to write, that doesn't it seem like each year that goes by, the remembrance of Pearl Harbor gets less and less.

[@ViewerAnna]

Wow. Fascinating! Sobering. Inspiring. Interesting that she noted that the young men in the military in WWII had come thru the Depression and the Dust Bowl and that had toughened them up. A notable observation. Thank you for this interview!

[@KellyDsWorld]

I live in Colorado Springs and am grateful to get to know Mr. Stratton better via a display in one of our libraries here in town

[@lakeshadow100]

My dad was on the Tennessee next to the Arizona. When the Arizona rolled over it trapped the Tennessee in place. It took 2 weeks for them to free the Tennessee. I remember when I asked my dad why he did not like to tell us about Pearl Harbor...he said...Why would I want to talk about the two weeks I spent removing bodies from the beaches as they washed up. He said the battle was just loud and horrifying...but the two weeks after were his nightmares.

[@jonathandeeb2587]

Correction...it was the USS OKLAHOMA that capsized in the harbor. The USS ARIZONA settled onto her keel in a right side Up position where She still is toda

[@loucatozzi7656]

This was an awesome conversation in the true definition of the word. I've been to visit the Arizona in Pearl Harbor and the Punchbowl Cemetery. These are sacred places for all Americans. My father and all his brothers served in WW2. I served in the late '70's, and I have two sons who are active duty officers in the Navy now - one was statoned in Pearl for a few years and the other is currently aboard the the SSBN Alaska in Georgia. The level of responsibility that the Navy places on such young boys and men is astonishing at times.

[@crcoord]

one of THE BEST of all the great Mike Rowe interviews! LOVED IT!

[@ShirleyMalia]

Oh wow what a story! Im buying her book. Thank you for telling this incredible story

[@marysherman985]

Love this! Ordered the the book. Thanks to Donald Stratton for his service. RIP

[@michaelmeehan9083]

As a retired submariner who spent his entire career in Pearl Harbor, I'm fascinated....

[@deucerider430]

Without a doubt, the most moving interview ……EVER! This young lady is a brilliant person, perfectly fitted to carry on her Grampa’s legacy! And Mike, as always, the perfect interviewer. WOW!

[@nikkistratton9838]

Oh my gosh. Thank you so so very much!! It means a lot.

[@diananazaroff5266]

Amazing story and an amazing man. I got choked up several times during the story. It's hard to imagine the horror, even with the words describing it.

[@dosesandmimoses]

Excellent episode- thank you all for this wonderful story.. i love this podcast!

[@SharonAsher-k5v]

Probably one of your best ! Thank both of you

[@dawnpetitt8162]

Mike, this one was super amazing!! One of your best. I stopped half way and bought 2 copies of the book for gifts. My Dad was there cleaning up the Pearl Harbor disaster at the end of the war. Unbelievable fortitude.

[@jimcutting4435]

We today have no concept of what was endured during the Great Depression and the following years of World War II. This story helps inform in so many ways. Thank You!

[@ronrilee5385]

The Oklahoma saved my father's life. On December 6 they pulled in on the outboard side of The USS Maryland, my father's ship. The next day the OK caught the torpedoes and capsized. Dad never really talked much about WWII. His war was finished at Okinawa courtesy of Japanese Kamikazes. I checked Amazon for his book and fond out that I had already read it 6 years ago.

[@brianwrathell5717]

Thank you for sharing your GRANDFATHERS STORY!!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR FAMILY'S SERVICE TO THIS COUNTRY!!!

[@mikehoskin]

Recently, watching your show very interesting young lady. I am a son of a sailor who survived Pearl Harbor. He told me of the horrific things that she is describing to you. Very impressive young people today still can be onto the history that made it and made US history today….. there is hope

[@danielcurrier9057]

Thank you for this. We need to keep the WWII stories being told.

[@Scanjo]

I don't think I've ever been disappointed by any of your content Mike. Whether it's Coffee with your Mom (outright humor), Dirty Jobs (thoughtful humor), or these videos (powerfully thoughtful). I have to say that this one is the one that hit me hardest. I cannot even imagine the fortitude it took to go back after what he went through physically and emotionally. I think I can somewhat grasp the anger and the need behind it, but still... To go through hell LITTERALLY and then purposefully walk right back into it. Wow. I don't know if I could have done that. In fact I'm pretty sure I couldn't. He is truly a gallant hero. You really put me through the wringer. This story makes me proud to be an American, but the absolute bullshit that Riley Gaines had to go through and is still dealing with makes me equally ashamed. What has happened to our country and where are we destined to end up at this rate?

[@wushock92]

What an amazing episode to watch on this, the 7th of December. I wiped a tear more than once.

[@melaniekerns9947]

such an awesome testimony - thanks you both so very much !!!

[@richardstryker3322]

I really enjoy your podcasts. Please keep em coming!

[@Katy-jt4qp]

What an incredible story! Thank you both for your time and sharing this with everyone. Merry Christmas!

[@dwalk6838]

My grandfather was at Hickam (431 bomb group).. his stories at age 90 made him break down. What a great generation 🇺🇲

[@jtr789310]

Today is Dec 7, 2024 Pearl Harbor Day. Great job Mike Rowe on your Pearl Harbor story, the day we should never forget. Thanks Nikki for the fantastic story of your grandfather aboard the USS Arizona when Pearl Harbor was attacked. It amazing what we can learn from our past generations if we just ask.

[@llchapman1234]

I have a new book on my "To Read" list. I like how Mike really seems to understand how much our generation can't understand things like the Great Depression, not because we're not sympathetic, but because we didn't live in those years, in those lives of hardships.

[@carolynbarney1265]

Thank you Nikki Stratton, ❤ Mr Mike Rowe for for your December 7th WW2 update . Not till yesterday did I get to see an Image of an uncle that's been MIA WW2 my Moms brother witch she always wondered what happened to him , my uncle Aubrey Chester Stratton MIA. SO. Pacific letter from millitary , ? "March 4 1944 "well I searched the this day it was the day America was bombing Berlin ? I'm so thankful just too have been able to see an image of him , what's wild us the story I recall hearing from his younger brother that he had volunteered for a Bombay gunner , because they needed some small short men .😢❤ It made sense too me , boy oh boy there's a lot of Stratton's.❤

[@angelabury1349]

Thank you for keeping your Grandfather's legacy alive. Both my grandfathers (and one of my great-grandfathers) were in WW2, I never got to hear their stories. I was young when two of them died and my other grandfather never ever spoke about his navy days. Everywhere we would go (even out of state on vacations) he would run into an old navy buddy and chat up a storm with them. It amazed me how many people he knew. I wish I knew of his story. So many pieces of our history have been lost by those trying to forget it. It took more than courage for your grandfather to relive that trauma, and a great deal of courage for you to keep his story relevant.

[@cheryllutz9556]

Great interview

[@TerryCobb-x9x]

What an awesome interview! "Don't do anything you can't do standing up in a hammock!" Powerful! Nikki Stratton absolutely rocks!

[@TommyGrafman]

I heard the podcast on this, an amazing story, probably the best interview yet from Mike Rowe and The Way I heard it.

[@waynearndt4543]

I Agree Tommy this is The Best One.

[@philipbaker5386]

Tears of joy. Stories like this remind me of my grandfather as well. SPD rear seat Marine during WWII, joined Air Force post WWII and was involved in the Berlin Airlift as a loadmaster, and retired as a Command Chief Master Sgt. in the 1970s. So many good stories told in the same matter-of-fact way without flourish.

[@cpeabody85]

Man, stories like that hit home. If that doesn't make you proud of our folks in uniform, our history, and the potential of our country in the worst circumstances. Makes this gent feel optimistic about things. Thank you for taking the time!

[@viking_zero]

what an amazing man and hats off to you Mrs/Miss Nikki Stratton the world needs more men and women like you and your granddad so much respect

[@golfman7621]

I'm a blue collar guy, college education, but left the corporate world for the blue collar life. I love this podcast because of the people you bring on it. I'm currently installing a custom closet system in a customers home, listening to this and hoping they don't walk in here and see the tears in my eyes... Then I'll have to explain the whole friggin' Thing! 😅 I love this episode, I'll order the book this evening and thanks again, Mike, for making blue collar work cool again!

[@ugoogletube8873]

RIVETING!!!! the BEST " The Way I Heard It " I have ever watched! Thank you to all involved in this presentation.

[@joebeach7759]

This was an incredible interview, and I can't wait to read the book!

[@sonjalawson2170]

A fascinating story and a wonderful guest. I was glued to this episode Thanks for bringing this episode to us

[@Gladtobeleaving]

I found this two days after Dec. 7; thank you for remembering. I'm ordering this book for Christmas. We need to remember. And Nikki Stratton is a treasure we need to cultivate.

[@patrickrmcconnell3492]

Thank you Mike for bringing this to light. I have bought the book and I am looking forward to reading it. My wife's grandfather was s survivor of Pearl Harbor and tells the story of waking Firewatch that night on the dock and hearing the screaming of those who were trapped in the ships. Thank you Nikki for giving us a look at a Gallant Man and his life. So many Gallant Men from that day whose stories have never been told. As a former Marine who has been to Pearl Harbor it is an emotional experience. God bless our men and women in the military!

[@stanniemi7929]

I love this young lady! She told a great story! And she reminded me how amazing these young men were ! I feel so humble.

[@FaxonToppafax]

Well done Nikki, Mike, and Chuck! What a wonderful story. Liked and shared on my social media.

[@MarkRyberg-azdesertrat]

Thank you ma’am for sharing your grandpa with us. This was awesome, salute from a native Arizonan and bubblehead. God Bless

[@kennygee3332]

Thank you Mike & Nikki. My Grandpa was on the USS Raleigh when the Attack started. Wish I would have listened closer to his stories as a kid

[@garycurtis636]

I also have some family history with December 7th. Although I was born July 21st 1950, I consider December 7th as sort of a birthday. My father reported to Pensacola Fl. for flight school on December 7th. He was transferring from a recon squadron at Pearl where he was an aviation gunners mate to become a Naval Enlisted Pilot. If that had not happened, my existence would be doubtful. He went on to be crew on PBM and PBYs during the war and subsequently was commissioned after the war and flew for Operation Deep Freeze 1 and 2 in the mid 50s. I appreciate Ms. Stratton joining Mike to relate her grandfather's story.

[@3865ron]

I've watched the interview, I'll read the book and will be looking for the movie.

[@waynearndt4543]

Hi ron...I cried in the Nikki Stratton Interview and I am Positive I will Cry reading the Book and No Doubt I will Cry like a Baby When the Incredible Movie is Made.

[@bp-ob8ic]

The quickest 90 minutes I've seen on YT. Thanks, Mike for this great podcast. Nikki is so personable. I love the story about her welding, and Mike seemed to like that young girls were exited to meet her and talk about welding. Thank you for this video. Donald Stratton's book is now on my Christmas list.

[@ronmower1785]

I was born on 12/07/58, so Pearl Harbor has always been interesting to me. I'm loving this episode, Mike & Nikki !

[@gwbuilder5779]

Nikki, You are exceptional! Living in Hawaii for 35 years, I have been out to the Arizona Memorial numerous times and every time talked with the survivors who be there. The depth of emotion is undescribable, the gratitude, unexpressable. 🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲

[@vaughnweber0929]

Very emotional! Appreciate her grandfather's service so much!

[@nekayakfishing840]

Last night, I made the mistake of watching this before bed. I was up all night, haunted by the unimaginable horror, profound gallantry, and unbearable suffering endured by the men and women of that time. Their courage and selflessness are beyond words-an unshakable testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of unfathomable adversity. I genuinely believe that generation-those who lived, fought, and sacrificed through monumental trials-represents the very best of humanity. They stood for something greater than themselves, united by purpose, resilience, and an unyielding determination to protect the future for those who came after them. To Nikki - congratulations on becoming the ship sponsor, I'm sure that there is no one more deserving, and as a resident of CT I am proud that EB is building SSN 803.

[@cameronh3775]

What wonderful overview of your grandfathers story & experience on USS Arizona that fateful day. Thank you and keep on telling the story for the next generations.

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when someone is straight forward and good at what she does best. People will always speak for them. For me I can would say give Mrs Sharon Duke of finance education a try and you be happy you did

[@MicahFelipe]

I started with 5,000$ and Withdrew profits 89,000$

[@JAtom-y5f]

Can I start with as low as $1,000?

[@Williams647-e9f]

Can I start with as low as $1,000?

[@cef-ym3gb]

Nikki - Thank you very much for sharing your grandpa's story. Mike, wonderful episode honoring all the men and women of Hawaii during this.