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obituary1 year ago

"Last Survivor of USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor, Lou Conter, Dies at 102"

Lou Conter, the last survivor of the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor, has passed away at the age of 102. He was a witness to the devastating attack on the battleship during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941 and went on to serve as a Navy aviator in World War II and the Korean War. Conter's remarkable life included surviving being shot down and helping establish the Navy's SERE program. His passing prompted statements from President Biden and the Pearl Harbor National Memorial Superintendent, who both honored his service and legacy.

via NPR|
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obituary1 year ago

"Last Survivor of USS Arizona Attack, Lou Conter, Dies at 102"

Lou Conter, the last survivor of the USS Arizona, has passed away at the age of 102. He was a witness to the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and helped rescue fellow crewmen during the bombing. Conter's military service extended beyond World War II, and he was widely respected in the military intelligence community. He was remembered for his courage and sacrifices, and his funeral arrangements are pending.

via CNN|
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obituary1 year ago

"Last Survivor of USS Arizona from Pearl Harbor Attack Passes Away at 102"

Lou Conter, the last survivor of the USS Arizona battleship that sank during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, has passed away at the age of 102. The Arizona lost 1,177 sailors and Marines in the 1941 attack, which marked the United States' entry into World War II. Conter, who was a quartermaster on the ship, witnessed the assault and recounted the devastation caused by the bombing.

via NBC News|
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obituary1 year ago

"Last Living USS Arizona Survivor Lou Conter Dies at 102"

Lou Conter, the last survivor of the Japanese attack on the USS Arizona battleship in Pearl Harbor, passed away at 102. He served nearly three decades in the US Navy and was one of just 335 officers who survived the 1941 attack. Conter recounted the horrific event throughout his life, and his survival instinct led him to become the Navy’s first SERE officer. With his passing, only 19 survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack remain, and he is remembered for honoring the true heroes who lost their lives that day.

via New York Post |
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obituary1 year ago

"Last Survivor of USS Arizona's Pearl Harbor Attack Dies at 102"

Lou Conter, the last survivor of the USS Arizona from the Pearl Harbor attack, passed away at the age of 102 due to congestive heart failure. He survived the explosion of the ship's magazine during the attack and went on to serve in the Navy as a naval aviator and later established the Navy's first Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) training program. Conter, who considered the fallen servicemen as the real heroes, was the last living survivor of the USS Arizona and had expressed a desire to visit the USS Arizona Memorial one last time before his passing.

via Military.com|
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obituary1 year ago

"Last USS Arizona Survivor Lou Conter Dies at 102"

Lou Conter, the last surviving crewmember of the USS Arizona from the Pearl Harbor attack, has passed away at 102. He survived the attack in 1941 and went on to have a decorated naval career, including surviving being shot down in WWII. Conter had a flourishing real estate career in California after retiring from the Navy and was a part of the USS Arizona Reunion Association. He emphasized that the true heroes were the ones who lost their lives that day.

via USA TODAY|
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obituary1 year ago

"Last Living USS Arizona Survivor Lou Conter Dies at 102"

Lou Conter, the last living survivor of the USS Arizona battleship that sank during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, has passed away at the age of 102. Conter, who was a quartermaster on the ship, continued his illustrious career as a trained pilot and the Navy's first survival, evasion, resistance, and escape officer. He was known for his bravery and service during World War II and beyond, and was a fixture at annual remembrance ceremonies in Pearl Harbor. Conter's legacy as a hero and his dedication to honoring those who lost their lives will be remembered.

via Fox News|
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obituary1 year ago

"Last Survivor of USS Arizona Attack, Lou Conter, Dies at 102"

Lou Conter, the last living survivor of the USS Arizona battleship that sank during the Pearl Harbor attack, has passed away at 102. He witnessed the 1941 attack and later served in the Navy, flying combat missions in the Pacific. Conter's autobiography recounts his experiences, including being shot down near New Guinea. He also trained Navy personnel in survival tactics. With his passing, there are now 19 survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack still living. Conter was known for his humility, always emphasizing that the men who died in the attack were the true heroes.

via ABC News|
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obituary1 year ago

"Last Survivor of USS Arizona Attack, Lou Conter, Dies at 102"

Lou Conter, the last living survivor of the USS Arizona attack in Pearl Harbor, has passed away at the age of 102. He enlisted in the Navy at 18 and was on board the USS Arizona during the attack. After surviving the attack, he went on to serve in the military for 28 years. Conter's family is making funeral arrangements, and there will be a ceremony with full military honors. He expressed that the true heroes were the ones who lost their lives that day.

via KCRA Sacramento|
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obituary1 year ago

"Last Survivor of USS Arizona Attack at Pearl Harbor Dies at 102"

Lou Conter, the last living survivor of the USS Arizona battleship that sank during the Pearl Harbor attack, has passed away at the age of 102. He witnessed the 1941 attack and went on to serve in the Navy, flying combat missions in the Pacific. Conter's autobiography recounts his experiences and his later role as the Navy's first SERE officer. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. With his passing, there are now 19 survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack still living.

via The Associated Press|
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obituary1 year ago

"Last USS Arizona Survivor Lou Conter Dies at 102"

Lou Conter, the last living survivor of the USS Arizona attack at Pearl Harbor, has passed away at the age of 102. Conter, who was 20 at the time of the attack, was one of only 335 officers and crewmen to survive the sinking of the USS Arizona, which claimed the lives of 1,177 of its crew. He went on to serve in three wars and flew 200 missions as a pilot. With his passing, fewer than two dozen survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack are still alive in 2024, as the number of living World War II veterans continues to decline.

via CBS Sacramento|
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obituary2 years ago

USS Arizona survivor Ken Potts passes away at 102.

Ken Potts, one of the last two survivors of the USS Arizona battleship that sank during the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, has died at the age of 102. Potts was working as a crane operator shuttling supplies to the Arizona when the attack happened. He and his fellow sailors pulled others to safety. The battleship still sits where it sank, with more than 900 dead interred inside. The only survivor from the Arizona is now Lou Conter, who is 101 and living in California.

via The Guardian|
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obituary2 years ago

Last surviving USS Arizona veteran Ken Potts passes away at 102.

Ken Potts, one of the last two remaining survivors of the USS Arizona battleship that sank during the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, has died at the age of 102. Potts was working as a crane operator shuttling supplies to the Arizona when the attack happened. He and his fellow sailors pulled some to safety in their boat. The Arizona sank just nine minutes after being bombed, and its 1,177 dead account for nearly half the servicemen killed in the attack. Today the battleship still sits where it sank eight decades ago, with more than 900 dead entombed inside.

via NBC News|
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