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Pearl Harbor Survivor "Uncle Al" Rodrigues Dies at 99

February 27, 2019 · Jason Alghussein
Kauai native Alfred B. Rodrigues, Sr., known to everyone he met as "Uncle Al," passed away on February 24, 2019. The 99-year-old World War II veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor was a husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who was always eager to share his story, ensuring it would continue to be passed down even after […]
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Pearl Harbor Survivor Patrick McIntyre Passes Away at 96

February 05, 2019 ·  
The Memphis, Tennessee area said goodbye to its last known Pearl Harbor survivor with the passing of Patrick McIntyre on January 25, 2019. At 96 years old, McIntyre was one of a dwindling number of survivors of the December 7, 1941 attack that launched the War in the Pacific. McIntyre was revered in his community […]
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Pearl Harbor Survivor Milton Mapou Dies at 97

January 18, 2019 ·  
You may not know the name Milton Mapou, but the Central Ohio native was an American hero and a treasure to those who knew him. Mapou was present at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, when the Japanese launched their deadly attack. Since then, he’s been a link to the tragic events of that fateful […]
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In Memoriam: Pearl Harbor Survivors We Lost in 2018

January 04, 2019 ·  
Each year, the number of living survivors of the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor grows smaller and smaller, making it more important than ever to hear and share their stories. The United States bid farewell to the following servicemen in 2018: Firman J. Balza October 10, 2018 Firman Balza, another Wisconsin native, served […]
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Oldest Pearl Harbor Survivor Has Died at 106

November 25, 2018 ·  
Ray Chavez, the oldest Pearl Harbor survivor, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 21, 2018. He was 106. According to his daughter Kathleen Chavez, the veteran’s health had been in decline in recent weeks. Chavez, a San Diego resident, was more than just a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was […]
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Pearl Harbor Survivor John Reed Dies at 96

November 20, 2018 ·  
Pearl Harbor survivor John Reed was only a week away from his 97th birthday when passed away on November 12, 2018. Reed was one of the last survivors of Pearl Harbor in Missouri, and his loss is felt throughout his community of Troy. John Reed, who’s survived by his son Mike and four grandchildren, was […]
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Only 15 in 1941, Gerald Langgood Passes Away

November 06, 2018 · Chris 
On October 29, 2018, just one day after his 92nd birthday, Gerald Langgood passed away, leaving behind a legacy that included serving during the Pearl Harbor attack when he was just 15 years old. Things were very different in the late 1930s. Boys fresh out of high school—and sometimes still attending—were eager to start a […]
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Pearl Harbor Survivor Alvin Mays Dies at 96

October 12, 2018 ·  
More than 76 years ago, the United States suffered the loss of more than 2,400 lives on the devastating morning of December 7, 1941. From the Pearl Harbor attack there emerged people who would go on to become pillars of their communities and well-known figures. One such man was Alvin Mays. For many years, the […]
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