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    Sailor lays grandfather's ashes to rest on shores of Iwo Jima [Image 4 of 6]

    Sailor lays grandfather's ashes to rest on shores of Iwo Jima

    Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Andrew Thomasson perseveres the powerful Iwo Jima tide so he can fulfill his promise to his family and lay his grandfather's ashes to rest. During the Battle for Iwo Jima, Motor Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Oscar Thomasson's landing craft was destroyed while making its way to the island during the U.S. forces' initial assault. Thomasson ultimately survived the battle and went on to raise a family near Wichita, Kan. He passed away Dec. 22, 2006 at the age of 80.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 08.28.2012
    Date Posted: 08.29.2012 08:33
    Photo ID: 653943
    VIRIN: 120828-N-ZI955-252
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 3.03 MB
    Location: IWO JIMA, JP

    Web Views: 100
    Downloads: 4

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