"We
waited five days in shark-infested waters to be rescued. We
have waited over fifty years to get our Captain McVay's good
name cleared."
From
statement submitted at September 1999 Senate hearing by Edward
J. Brown, USS Indianapolis survivor
This
site was built in part by Netwide Development, an Internet development
firm located in Salt Lake City, Utah that has since been acquired. Most
who worked at netwide are too young to have lived through and
been directly affected by war. They all have had the opportunity
to learn about patriotism and strength through the many great
men who went to war for their country. Their respect and love
inspired this site and their wish is to share this experience
with the rest of the world. Two of the former managing partners are
grandchildren of survivor Woody James.
"I
grew up saying the pledge of allegiance in school but not
really feeling patriotic. I became patriotic after I heard
my grandfather's story when I was already an adult. And, after
he talked to me about what the flag meant to him. He suffered
not only for me but for all of us in the United States, and
for that, we should be thankful. I thank god often that my
grandfather lived to raise my mother and to be a part of my
life. This great man has taught me strength and has filled
my life with love. I am so glad he is a survivor".
Jennifer
Taylor - Woody James' Granddaughter
"I
truly believe that my grandfathers generation was the greatest
generation. These men gave so much and have not asked for
much in return. Without my grandfathers guidance there are
many things I would not know. My grandfather is truly one
of my best friends. Through him I have gained a great respect
for the men that gave there lives for the freedom of others."
Christopher
Allen - Woody James' Grandson
It
is the strong belief at Netwide Development that these men
deserve justice for their Captain and to be honored for there
suffering and bravery. Not only those who survived but those
who died. Some people say that too much time has passed, and
to that we answer:
"A
wrong is still a wrong no matter how much time has passed."
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