The Sullivan Brothers

The five Sullivan brothers (Albert, Francis, George, Joseph, and Madison) served together as shipmates aboard the cruiser USS Juneau after requesting special permission from the Secretary of the Navy. The Juneau was sunk on November 13, 1942, off the island of Guadalcanal by Japanese submarine I-26. Of the crew of over 600 sailors, only 11 survived.
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[@stevenhammond3409]

I live in Canada an even here the Sullivan brothers are known an respected

[@johnhadley7715]

Nothing more than Canadians would do…

[@ellengoodman1297]

I just watched The Fighting Sullivans again and am so glad this movie is still streaming. Nobody should ever forget the sacrifice those men and that whole family made for our country.

[@GordonandTraceysss]

I wish I could go over there from England to pay my respects two the Sullivan's. I got the film on DVD. Rip

[@ritamatthews2942]

Sadly it came out later that one of the brothers lived and because it took to long in finding them he passed and many others did too.

[@ajmittendorf]

I shall remember them.

[@bobbys6203]

Do you still?

[@juliechase2047]

Where is this museum? RC

[@silverpairaducks]

Pray

[@rascal0175]

My hostility toward the Japanese will not end while I live.

[@jomc3781]

It is sad to hear you say that. One day they will have to answer to their maker. Let go and let God take control.

[@DanielMartinez-fk9qb]

You can't blame the entire. Of what was started by a few. We should never forget those that had been rounded up and put into camps. The young men who volunteered out of those Camps. Would become one of Hitler's worse Nightmares, as the 442nd all Japanese Volunteers. A total of 21 of these Soldiers. Would be awarded the MOH. Just as not all Germans where bad. Many despised Hitler and what he was getting away with. Yet they never gave up. All the way up to Operation Valkyrie.

[@Elly3981]

@@DanielMartinez-fk9qb Yes, that's right. And to be fair, the Allied soldiers were also guilty of committing atrocities and war crimes just as much as the German/Japanese soldiers. Plus the German/Japanese civilians lived under a military dictatorship and had no say in how their country was run or what their military did.

[@gruntforever7437]

@@Elly3981 Yeah the allies did a Holocaust too, right? You POS. By the way, ahole, the Japanese Government to this day still refuses to admit the crimes committed against the Korean Comfort Women. AND Still Deny that the Nanking Massacare was as terrible as ALL THE EVIDENCE SHOWS

[@krugerfuchs]

And they decend from Ireland

[@dougsage6708]

I'm the youngest brother of the Sage bros. Who were aboard the USS Frank e. Evans dd754 they lost their lives 3 June 1969 along with 71 of their shipmates, I know what the pain of losing three bros. "Lest we forget" God bless to all who served.

[@leeg4804]

Rest in peace 😢

[@WornoutRNPARAMEDIC]

There should always be a ship on the line of duty in our Navy named USS The Sullivans.

[@rmoore1686]

God bless all of the Sullivan family. God bless Al’s son also. They’re all patriots.

[@TheGeezzer]

May all the men who perished on the USS Juneau Rest In Peace with a special shout out to the inseparable Sullivans.🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

[@dreamweaver1832]

I had 2 brothers that passed away 2 years apart. Then few years down the road tragedy struck again. Losing my one and only sister. I could only imagine the pain the parents had to endure losing 5 all at the same time. Im so thankful for the men and women who put their lives on the line. So, thank you to all who serve this country.

[@inthedarkwoods2022]

Congratulations

[@riog1300]

My parents have leaved across the street from Sullivan park for more then 20 years. It’s funny because I have 4 brothers and we are the 5 williams brothers 😎

[@thatoneiowanakathatbullhau9303]

I live about 45 minutes away from Waterloo and just makes me proud of iowa and just how many brave people sacrificed their lives and died as heros for this country

[@freddiechildress1889]

I remember this when I was a young girl why it came to my mine I don’t know, but lord remember and touch this family . God bless

[@carterhull1006]

I have six brothers and 3 of them died in the army and the other 2 are still alive in the navy

[@omarbeltran0130]

Eagle Crunch I thank your family for its service may the ones who passed in your dear family rest in paradise ,may god bless your family man

[@jkmorrison1013]

The Sullivans brothers always meant a lot to me. I am one of 7 brothers. THanks for the post.

[@Jeskodomain]

You mean 5 all of them are dead rip also please don't act like you one of the brothers

[@jkmorrison1013]

@@Jeskodomain Hey stooge, read it again, I said I am one of 7 brothers, I didn't say I was one of the Sullivans. And they do mean a lot to me.

[@Jeskodomain]

@@jkmorrison1013 sorry my lil bro uses my computer to cheat on his test like bruh I'm so sorry

[@jkmorrison1013]

@@Jeskodomain no worries

[@noahname6695]

I had an uncle. Youngest of 5 boys. Sole survivor of ww2. Changed my like. Lol Still after his passing owes me money. I miss him. More than the money. About the Sullivans. Their father went to work. On the train. Immediately after being notified. I can’t imagine his pain. I lost one son. I have other children but his pain compared to mine? I can’t imagine

[@p47br]

Hello from Sao Paulo, Brazil, thank you for sharing this great video; the first time I heard of The Sullivans was when Santa brought me a Ravell plastic scale model sihip named THE SULLIVANS, so long ago; then, when older, and thru the pages of magazines and books, The Sullivans ultimate sacrifice impressed me the most; I have shared this video on my FB page so young people do know their story, have a nice day over there, best regards, Marco Cesar

[@psychedelicpython]

Being a military wife of a man who retired from Air Force in the mid 1990s I’ll remember the Sullivan brothers now. It’s something not only the enlisted should do, but the spouses as well. I just watched a wonderful and touching movie about them. The wife of the youngest Sullivan brother made a sacrifice when she let him join the Navy. As a military wife I’m sure what I what I would do if I was in that position. God bless these 5 brothers and may their souls be at peace.

[@billywhippet]

My name is William Sullivan, God bless the Sullivans, hope that I can be just a little bit as brave as my ancestors

[@v6304]

Remember the movie well as a youngest whom grow up with 4 other brother, at the end of the movie, I cried see them walking into heaven. That when the military will not let brother served in the same combat areas, no matter what branch of military service, they maybe in at that time.

[@kirkmorrison6131]

DDG 537 represents to me all the boys who never came home. May God grant all their souls rest

[@jackkitchens6616]

I served a year aboard USS The Sullivans, DD537, in 1962.

[@robertyoung3992]

she's now a museum ship in Buffalo, NY

[@davidhapka5410]

The USS The Sullivans is here in my city of Buffalo NY at the Naval Park on our downtown waterfront.

[@jamessullivan5053]

My name is James Patrick John Sullivan I'm Irish living in Dublin but very sad but Sullivans r strong its in us

[@RubyBandUSA]

I like the way you said that James. The lead singer in our band is Phillip Sullivan.

[@billywhippet]

Go on there Jimmy

[@kricket5363]

Always stay strong. - Patrick Sullivan.

[@anitaellenmcgee7430]

Thank God al got married and had a son

[@calilife805]

Thank you Sullivan brothers ! And every other Soldier we lost that day ! Till we meet again brothers!

[@patsheppard2616]

Seeing this short video from the film reminded me of the end where they are all on their way to heaven. Our nations families make a tremendous sacrifice of their children mostly in wartime. But you can die anytime in the military. Recently, a few months ago it was on the news that the navy ship named after all the brothers was suffering badly in retirement. It was thought she would sink. When ships retire wether to a community’s care or to government ship yards, her history does NOT retire nor lose its value. The men and women who served aboard these older ships remember their time in service with dignity and pride. Even though many years have passed since these young men died, the pain and suffering caused by their lose can still be felt in the film. The citizens of this country have had enough wars thanks to the military, that the pain of lost children and crippled survivors is always with us. The government is responsible for all her ships no matter when or where. Whose idea was it to making naming a ship after someone a matter of great honor and distinction. This concept doesn’t change with age and retirement. It doesn’t with people either. The U.S. Navy should have set up a department that helps take care of veteran ships. Yearly inspections should be done on all ships, not just the most famous ones.

[@seanohare5488]

Very good tribute to the heroic Sullivan brothers that was a huge naval battle that night off Guadalcanal the biggest in the six month campaign some 13 warships sunk than night by both sides

[@jrlomy2k]

I grew up with the Fighting Sullivans movie and it was so disheartening not just of their deaths, but the further story after the ending credits rolled. The full story is not given in that movie. But, I am most humbly honored to "meet" Jimmy, even if through a video. How long ago was the interview done?

[@jamisdelsol5761]

si vous n' étiez pas venu nous serions out , je remercie les USA pour l' immense sacrifice rendu pour délivré le monde en ces temps ou la vie d' un homme ne valait pas mieux qu' un centime

[@lauriedraper3606]

my great uncle was on the dorchester that was also sunk

[@igobylisa1]

It makes me sad that the Sullivans got all the tears and mourning. A mother from Connecticut had 4 sons on that ship. My cousin was on that ship, but you only hear about the Sullivans

[@Ionalito]

Fallen but never forgotten. God bless all of them.

[@KSullivan1013]

My great Uncle Michael Pustelny died on that ship as well. Its an extremely tragic story.

[@mikesullivan6422]

My uncle who was a Sullivan served in the navy for 30 something years his ashes were scattered in the ocean off Florida

[@carlahubbs8833]

It's important to stubborn brother's to be remembered they were very brave to be heroes but that was a tragedy when they lost their lives

[@GaiusJuliusCaesar59]

Dang, they're some very distant cousins of mine

[@judsonkr]

Very nice. Thanks for posting.

[@k.w.churchill4397]

I know a guy who's uncle went down on the Juneau.

[@stacybroome5821]

This guy's were my family

[@PacoOtis]

What a bummer!

[@tonytrotta9322]

(2) brothers were previously in the U.S. Navy: George Thomas Sullivan, 27 (born December 14, 1914), Gunner's Mate Second Class (George had been previously discharged in May 1941 as Gunner's Mate Third Class.) Francis Henry "Frank" Sullivan, 26 (born February 18, 1916), Coxswain (Frank had been previously discharged in May 1941 as Seaman First Class.) The Sullivans enlisted in the US Navy on January 3, 1942, with the stipulation that they serve together. The Navy had a policy of separating siblings, but this was not strictly enforced. George and Frank had served in the Navy before, but their brothers had not. All five were assigned to the light cruiser USS Juneau. There was another set of brothers that died on the USS Juneau also. That is why the Sullivan act was passed. My dad was on the USS Louisville CA 28 from 1943-46 and witnessed 51 sailors and Rear Admiral Theodore Chandler buried at sea due to 3 kamikaze hits in Jan. 1945 & June 1945. I did see the destroyer USS The Sullivans DD 537 at Buffalo N.Y. GOD BLESS OUR SERVICEMEN & WOMEN - PAST AND PRESENT.

[@Smokyieus]

My Dad was also on the USS Louisville during WWII

[@tonytrotta9322]

@@Smokyieus Thank you for your dad's service - part of the greatest generation.

[@Smokyieus]

@@tonytrotta9322 The same to yours. Thank you for replying.

[@tonytrotta9322]

@@Smokyieus You are welcome. My dad lived til 2017 - almost made 93 years old. He left me with a lot of great stories and always said that I would never have to go thru what the men of the USS Louisville went thru in the Pacific in WW2. He was part of a 20 A/A gun crew - port side below main gun #2. There is a turret found in 2015 from USS Louisville in the Nevada Desert and my dad was able to give important info. to Mr. Rob Hoffman who found it. My dad used to go to the reunions and my mom would say what a great bunch of guys. Take care!

[@tonytrotta9322]

@@Smokyieus Check out this Y-tube - Turret in the Desert and a lot of info. about USS Louisville. My dad & I submitted a photo which is shown with him and the 20 mm gun crews. Take care! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHuQaYOvf72Ib7M

[@brucemattes5015]

The military is now and has been since time immemorial a high-risk occupation. Unfortunately for the Sullivan parents and family it took the simultaneous death of all 5 of the Sullivan brothers on the U.S.S Juneau to force the entire military to realize the utter stupidity of allowing siblings to serve together in the same unit or on board the same ship or aircraft. Modern-day Americans who haven't ever served in the military simply have zero idea what that service entails. I served my three years as a 91B medic at Ft.Lewis, Washington from 1976-1979 during peacetime and there wasn't a single week that went by where someone on base wasn't seriously injured, maimed for life, or killed from a training accident. There were all kinds of safety protocols in place, most of them mandated by law, but lip service being paid to safety when no one was watching. No OSHA safeguards. The exigencies of the service trumping everything else. Youthful eagerness, stupidity, a willingness to cut corners, and an institutional arrogance that rewarded getting the task completed, no matter what, and preferably ahead of schedule, lay at the root of most accidents and deaths. All of the above in addition to the degree of alcohol abuse and drug use that was rampant in the 1970's that led to the same percentage of injuries and deaths as was evident in the civilian population. That is why no civilian should ever complain about lifetime healthcare for any honorably discharged veteran, regardless of how short of a time they served in their particular branch of service. With the exception of the REMF's and the desk wienies who never spend time indoors or outdoors placing themselves in any type of harm's way, the jobs are uniformly challenging, risky, and often downright dangerous.

[@Sonny_V]

Ultimate Sacrifice

[@rodneymartin6978]

My parents woke my sister and I up late one night to finish watching this movie on the late show even though it was a school night. Just watched The Fighting Sullivans again thanks KZbin. I have seen this movie many times but had tears in my eyes from the beginning through the ending.

[@moabman6803]

Actually only 4 brothers died in the sinking

[@johnmchale6667]

GOATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@paulbklyn4742]

RIP To them all.

[@williamleslie4939]

Wonderfully well done!

[@gardeniachan8780]

Azur Lane brought me here

[@smith041958]

All those who were lost and all those who served, whether it be Army, Navy or Air Force, are heroes and deserve our respect. Unless you listen to Trump, who believes service men and women who lost their lives are fools and POWs are not heroes.

[@gruntforever7437]

Actually that is you liberals. Joe Biden and Afghanistan you POS

[@realisticww1gaming-thegrea525]

Rest In Peace!!!😔🙏🏻

[@TheGainfather]

They're definitely heroes. They shall not be forgotten. Thank you for your service. God bless.

[@susansullivan9278]

I got mention I grew up with frighting Aunty's uncles over land still trying get right God sort it out now and them went against there mothers wishes she died

[@bryanboyd6146]

I watched that movie yesterday...

[@jessicawells5145]

Have they ever found her?

[@claytonbaldacchino9172]

The wreck of Juneau was located on 17 March 2018 by Paul Allen's research crew on board RV Petrel. The cruiser rests 4,200 m (13,800 ft) below the surface off the Solomon Islands in several large pieces.[12][13][

[@trishazechel8402]

Nice video.

[@robertdean1929]

Rip brothers. Very sad thank you all.

[@TheBigToe69]

I respectfully disagree sir. You served in the military for your country and it’s freedoms. That’s it’s own heroism. So yes, I would say thank you for your service, hero.