Lou Conter, last survivor of USS Arizona from Pearl Harbor attack, dies at 102

[@stephensmith4480]

From someone who has never served. Thank you Sir, from a British Civilian, we enjoy The Freedom we have Today Because of People like You 🙏

[@brushwolf]

May I say from Texas that we here in the states tend to downplay or be naive to the contributions of the British, the France and a dozen other other countries that we fought along side. From the Poles who finally took Monte Casino to the Brits and Indians who fought at Imphal, to the Native coast watchers. We should have it in us to say thanks as well.

[@Thornus_______]

The crew of the USS Arizona are finally reunited

[@0159ralph]

My father inlaw passed away in 2019 at 94. He enlisted in the Navy in 1942 at 16. He lied about his age, reason being he had two brothers that were POW in the Philippines and another in combat fighting in Guadalcanal. He was stationed on the USS Salt Lake and later the USS Kearsarge. All made it home alive but hardly talked about the war. This old salt passing at 102 shows how great this generation was. If you have family or friends that are a WW2 vets, spend as much time as you can with them and thank God your in their graces. USN vet Gunners Mate 2nd class 84-90...

[@TKDragon75]

@@0159ralph My Great Grandpa was also in the Navy during WW2, enlisted in 43 at the age of 17, had his father sign a form saying he was 18. He was part of the force that liberated Guam.

[@marypasco2213]

@@0159ralph And PLEASE remember to record, somehow, their stories and remembrances. I have heard of, I can't remember how many stories I've heard of, 'gee, I wish I would have recorded that story', or 'I wish I could remember what he said about that'. RECORD THEM. WRITE THEM DOWN. Not only for your families memories, but the rest of us, too. Check with the Library of Congress. They can help.

[@Ryarios]

It evokes the image of the executive officer of the USS Arizona, somewhere in heaven, approaching the captain and formally announcing "Captain! I beg to report all crew are now present and accounted for, sir!".

[@pinoypooltv]

​@@Ryarios This made me cry 😢

[@65cbtengr]

I served in the Army in Hawaii from 1980 to 84. I enlisted for three years and when my tour was about to expire I reenlisted. I had the honor and privilege to reenlist aboard the USS Arizona. At the time this was allowed. It is a humbling and solemn experience that I will never forget it. I also have the flag that was run up the mast as a souvenir. These men gave all and they deserve to be honored.

[@NFS_Challenger54]

As a 20th century battleship/battlecruiser enthusiast, this is hard to swallow. But on the bright side, Arizona and the other battleships will be around long after we all pass on. Their rich history will forever be told. Thank you, Lou Conter. Rest in peace with your loved ones and all of your crew.

[@brushwolf]

To me this is a big thing. This should have received so much more attention.

[@InnocentPotato-pd7wi]

RIP, Sir! Thank you for your service Sir! ⚓️⛵️⚓️🌊🌊🌊🌊GO NAVY! My uncle was a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association/ Philadelphia chapter. He was 17 when he joined the Navy and was assigned to an Ammunition ship on December 7,1941! He was ashore when the bombimg began!

[@InnocentPotato-pd7wi]

Bombing

[@danrhinehart1134]

It's no wonder that this generation is called the Greatest Generation.

[@donswearingen9805]

Fair winds and following seas, Sir.

[@cjsiatkowski5144]

Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and bravery, sir. Rest in peace 🙏, and God bless you. Never forget those we lost on this tragic day 83 years ago 😢. My deepest respects to you and all who have served our country.

[@FredSmith-s5t]

Thank you for your service.

[@JohnDoe-ot3zd]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice sir. May God bless you and your family.

[@gatroy13]

Thank you for your service. I fear as time passes future generations will forget or ignore. May God Bless all you have served, now serving and will serve. 🙏

[@clifflong7944]

Can't help but cry every time I visit the Arizona. The price those boy's paid should be ingrained in every American. Sadly....December 7th barely gets a mention and with this loss will receive even less.

[@jackthepirate9233]

I totally agree. We now have politicians who want to rewrite history.

[@danshadinger7182]

I ask my grandsons every Dec 7 if they teach them anything about pearl harbor sadly the schools don't mention anything about it

[@buzz5969]

Did you serve your country?

[@clifflong7944]

@@buzz5969 For a bit…

[@TEXASLOYAL]

This generation doesn't care, they only care about how many views they get on tik tok

[@jgonzalez101]

So thankful to God Almighty for men like Naval Airman Lou Conter. One among many that Served our Country bravely and valiantly !❤️🇺🇸

[@lisaroyle1966]

God Bless, thank you for your service. The Greatest Generation!

[@Getreal2025]

So much is owed to this man and his generation...The Greatest.

[@northamericanintercontinen3207]

Rest in Peace LCDR Conter.

[@OriginalLonelygstar]

A fitting and peaceful and for such a long lived and experienced man.

[@JeepWrangler1957]

What many do not know is that the Arizona was not supposed to be at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7th. She was supposed to leave the week prior to go to San Francisco to be upgraded with a radar unit. However, during fleet maneuvers in early November, she was damaged when colliding with another ship and had to undergo repairs before beginning the return to the USA. This kept her in port. It is something that a rare turn of fate would have resulted in less than a 1,000 deaths had the Arizona not been there.

[@paooul_dixon]

May he rest in peace and thank you so much for trying to keep the memory of your shipmates alive a bit longer. My grandfather's cousin First Class Harold Eugene Beggs unfortunately did not survive the USS Arizona attack.

[@richardharrold4357]

America is a much different country without you. Tha Arizona will live on Sir. True patriots never forget the sacrifices of our brother fighting men an women. You are precious.

[@lucieleimbach]

Thank you for your service LCDR Conter. R.I.P. 🇺🇸⚓️

[@christopherholliday6907]

Fair Winds & Following Seas Sir. 🇺🇸 🏴‍☠️

[@RobertRoser-h7c]

I remember visiting the Arizona memorial some years ago. In front of me were German tourists; to my side were Italians and behind me were Japanese,

[@drunksquirrel2051]

Just visited Arizona at long last a few weeks ago with my wife who is from Japan. It was surreal experience....

[@JasonDurham-he7tx]

My respects...thank you sir.

[@MH-kc1eu]

RIP, he was a true American hero!

[@4catsnow]

It was common knowledge the japanese military were happy to die for the emperor...Our military heroes back then worked long and hard keeping the japanese military happy.

[@oDon44]

I met him in December 2019 at a hotel in Hawaii. He was having lunch at a table next to us and I noted he was wearing a USS Arizona hat. Saw him in the lobby the next day and learned who he was. Later an announcement was made on the PA system recognizing him.

[@waynerichardaves5375]

Thanks for your service Sir

[@KaoretheHalfDemon]

The crew has been reunited. Rest in Peace LCDR.

[@cliffnelson1174]

This is my Father's generation and the world will never see the likes of these American hero's ever again.

[@mattg6282]

Now they are all together again. Rest in peace

[@iwishluckybugger7623]

God bless this Gentleman. ❤ to his family

[@steveboor8614]

Semper fidelis, buddy. Thank you, sir. God bless you. USMC.

[@paulaabdulfan]

God Bless you Lou, and those who served with you!!!❤😔🇺🇸🙏

[@Charles-i4y]

Honor and respect to him and all those who are part of The Greatest Generation.

[@RobertL.JonesJr-hz8vl]

A sad day in America. An American Hero who was the last living Pearl Harbor surviver of the USS Arizona is no longer here to remind us of his history. May you forever find peace in heaven. SEMPER FIDELIS 🇺🇸🎖️🙏✌️

[@danbdanb3]

never forgotten

[@JohnPennock-d3y]

SAD! Thank you Sir, For your SERVICE! (POST) John P.

[@veteranpatriot4474]

God bless you. As He blessed America with your lifetime of sacrifice. From 1 Squid to another " Fair Winds and Following Seas ".

[@SyrRduDtw]

Fair winds and following seas, rest in peace.

[@richardrodriguez4229]

I visited Pearl Harbor 2 times. Once in 1973 as a 23 yr old single guy, and in 2005 with my wife Nancy. My late father and 4 of his brothers were all WW2 veterans. My Dad passed away in 2011 at the age of 92. Up until the day he died he never trusted the Japanese!

[@buzz5969]

Guess he didnt eat Ramen or sushi either?

[@richardrodriguez4229]

@@buzz5969 What are you, some kind of Comedian? Your real funny you should go on tour

[@SandsOfArrakis]

This so reminds me of my late grandparents. My grandfather had to hide in a haystack for a long time here in the Netherlands. And even though my grandparents got to live near the German border after the war, they've never went into Germany. Or trusted the Germans.

[@Subdood04]

Fair winds and following seas Sir. You are relieved, rest well Sailor. We have the watch. ETC(SS) D. E. Wells, USN (Retired).

[@ardiffley-zipkin9539]

Rest in Peace, sir. An American Hero and Patriot.🇺🇸🌻

[@emmajames1084]

Rest in peace sir, thank you for your service ❤

[@TheIsagregorio]

RIP SAILOR!

[@badwolf7367]

Another member of the Greatest Generation gone. RIP.

[@SusanSlack-j8f]

Thanku young man

[@itsthe1nonlyme870]

Rest in peace....thank God for him and all our soldiers and their families.

[@Maxwestmendoza-xw6qd]

God Bless our Service Members

[@stephenfricke9298]

Last of Greatest generation EVER .GREAT LIFE

[@SusanSlack-j8f]

Wow .thankyou sir for your service to our country 😊

[@KISW1]

Rip

[@bowlnow824]

Rest in peace soldier. Thank you all who serve.

[@MicahxTv]

the complete definition of a badass rest in peace Lou thank you for your service we’ll take control of it from here you may finally rest

[@kenowens9021]

They're all gone.

[@EVModules]

...but not forgotten!

[@alanbaxter7191]

Fair winds and following seas, Lou, journey well!

[@InnocentPotato-pd7wi]

And in the tradition of the US navy, " We are wishing you a Happy Voyage Home! " Sail on,sail on Sailor! 🫡🫡🫡⚓️⛵️⚓️🌊🌊🌊🌊Thank you for your service, Sir!

[@seancox46]

R.I.P sir. *I salute you and pray for you as well🙏

[@faschat2500]

RIP Sir, we have the watch now.

[@markbergthold6181]

My condolences to the family.

[@emmyg]

Fair Winds and Following Seas Sailor your wife & brothers are waiting for you in Paradise.

[@alanhope1190]

God, Grant him rest and peace…

[@seansky2721]

God rest you Louis. Thank you for your sacrifice to insure my freedom.

[@ipnpen311]

Rest at peace sir! We have the watch now.

[@firebat128]

Shame what the world has turned into since then.

[@jeremiahmendoza-u2h]

My condolences

[@Scl45689]

RIP sir, we will remember. We will tell your stories. We will not forget the price paid for us.

[@hellhound47bravo3]

"Just remember: Surviving is the best revenge, no matter what the disaster has been.” - Joan Rivers.

[@CTREDNECKLL]

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate! May you finally Rest In Peace. We now have the watch Sir!

[@seanfinnerty3661]

Rest well Sir.

[@harrymurray2515]

RIP Lou. You were a fine good sailor.

[@normanbonk8064]

God rest his soul. God bless our troops Prayers.

[@AP-kk4ys]

From a son of a sailor, rest in peace sir. You have joined your lost comrades.

[@alexanderleach3365]

God BLess him and he'll be remembered for his heroism and service.

[@cathybenson5119]

R. I. P. mate.

[@doug2078]

RIP Lou !!

[@60isthenew21]

True Heroe, RIP Sir .

[@JackieontheTrunk]

God Bless.

[@oddjob1795]

Maybe now Arizona can stop shedding her tears.

[@davidmacdonald-bi1hy]

RIP sir. 🇬🇧 🇺🇸

[@dannyhubert9477]

Rip sir

[@tommyc3790]

RIP HERO

[@robertwells6724]

A true Heroe

[@notme123]

She was built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. in 1915.

[@PuntaPacifica507]

Brass covered.. steel balls

[@tiffanygrever8092]

💐🙏😔

[@briancooper2112]

R.I.P. 🫡🇺🇲

[@glennbeattie5838]

Rest in peace you have done your time.

[@thomassullivan5837]

The ship in heaven now has its full crew back together

[@louiefrancuz3282]

Requiescat in pace.

[@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723]

Requiesce in pace, may the USS Arizona (BB-39) & Pennsylvania (BB-38) along with their respective crew members be reunited in the great beyond, may the light of Elysiium grant you passage across Hades domain to your final resting place,

[@notapplicable4567]

He started seare, fging legend.

[@kimwaddell4218]

RIP American Hero

[@shep9231]

"They never saw themselves as heroes." - Nope, they never do. But they earned that status. Ordinary men and women, doing extra-ordinary deeds.

[@SamEspinoza-e1z]

God rest his soul now he can join his shipmates again

[@ge2623]

"Ecscape"

[@jeremiahmendoza-u2h]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@vladimirthegreat449]

Never mess with the Japanese imperial heroes.

[@theshadow5800]

About as significant as claiming he was the last person to have his own fingerprints. Length of stay is not the point.

[@glenchapman3899]

Such occasions have always been celebrated. In this instance a little more reflection occurs when you realized now the entire crew of the vessel is where ever we go when we draw our last breath. Same thing occured when the last survivor of HMS Hood passed. The last Australian who served at Gallipoli. Its just what we do

[@theshadow5800]

@@glenchapman3899 magical or mystical thinking... certainly his passing was important to family, friends, and perhaps families of already deceased comrades, but beyond that not so much other than mythologizing WWII.