“We’ll see action tonight,” the captain told his men, “but we’ll get through it. We can either run or stay and fight. If we run, we lose Guadalcanal. So we’re going to stay and fight!”
I have done some engineering work at an old refinery in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. There are several monuments near the administration building for sailors lost on several ships sunk during WWII. It was very common for men from the same town to serve together on the same ship. It was sad to see the long lists of names from men and boys from that community who died together on those ships.
The sad end of the five brothers from the Sullivan family is pretty well known, the Rogers brothers not so much (perhaps because 2 of them moved off the Juneau and survived?). It is almost impossible to understand the horror of the parents of the Sullivan brothers. To lose one child is tragic but to lose 5 all at the same time...? UNIMAGINABLE! It's good that multiple family members are no longer allowed to serve in the same place and time...a small good from a big tragedy.
Thank you Tara for refreshing this story of the Sullivans. As always your history lessons reveal details that were seldom known.
What a horrible fate awaited the brothers as we know. Yet, they faced it with the certainty of doing their duty.
And, Tara Ross - you are such a vixen of literature! You keep us coming back to read more and more. I can hardly wait for tomorrow.
I hate to tell you this, but it's going to be a three-parter. LOL. Glad you are enjoying the story! ❤
You have me laughing! Thanks!
Thank God for so many willing to take up the fight like the Sullivan and Rogers brothers. Thank you Tara
Another example of what our Greatest Generation did to keep America free!
Thank you Tara!!
Looking forward to Thursday morning!!
I both love and hate these continuing stories. I just want to know the outcome. Thank you.
Ha ha. I get it!
I have done some engineering work at an old refinery in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. There are several monuments near the administration building for sailors lost on several ships sunk during WWII. It was very common for men from the same town to serve together on the same ship. It was sad to see the long lists of names from men and boys from that community who died together on those ships.
Great story, looking forward to tomorrow's finish up!! Thanks for today's lesson Tara!!🇺🇸👍🇺🇸
As a kid I remember watching a movie about the Sullivan brothers, always stuck in my mind. Thanks Tara.
Great story. Can’t wait to read the end.
On a side note, it is refreshing to see someone conjugate the verb ‘to lead’ correctly.
Thank you for details of this tragic story. Perhaps because two brothers survived, I wasn’t aware of the Rogers brothers.
The sad end of the five brothers from the Sullivan family is pretty well known, the Rogers brothers not so much (perhaps because 2 of them moved off the Juneau and survived?). It is almost impossible to understand the horror of the parents of the Sullivan brothers. To lose one child is tragic but to lose 5 all at the same time...? UNIMAGINABLE! It's good that multiple family members are no longer allowed to serve in the same place and time...a small good from a big tragedy.
The Fighting Sullivans 1944 Full Movie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYu8gF9QuH8
Not fair, but I guess I can wait, since I know the ending, but not the rest of the story.
I love reading your historical articles Tara. This one certainly touched my heart. Thank you!
Thank You so much Ms. Ross!
Thank you for sharing Tara!