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| Keywords: Sailor lays grandfather's ashes to rest on shores of Iwo Jima 120828-N-ZI955-252.jpg en 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 2012-08-28 Senior Chief Petty Officer Daniel Sanford https //www dvidshub net/image/653943 120828-N-ZI955-252 2012-08-29 08 06 IWO JIMA JP PD-USGov-Military-Navy Images from US Navy location Iwo Jima Japan Images from DoD uploaded by Fæ | ||||
