Navy ship sunk in World War II. During this terrible ordeal, Conway, who first joined the Navy in , ignored his own personal safety amid the dangerous waters and swam to sailors to provide them with comfort, prayer and to administer sacraments, the service said. This continued for several days until Aug. But he did not die in vain. His actions played a substantial role in saving the lives of 67 of his fellow sailors, according to the Navy.
For his actions during that horrific event more than 70 years ago, Conway was awarded the Navy Cross — the second highest valor award for sailors and Marines. Retired Navy Capt. Monsignor John Bevins, who previously served as a pastor at the Basilica, accepted the award on his behalf.
This award is recognition of that and everything he stood for. Conway was originally from Waterbury, Connecticut. Family members of Indianapolis survivors, along with the Waterbury Veterans Memorial Committee and local lawmakers attended the award ceremony last week. Your Navy. By Diana Stancy Correll. Wednesday, Jan She was preceded in death by her Aunt Eva Horton.
Funeral Services will be held Friday June 15th at A. Jude Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Keith, Julie and the Gantner family- Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. While we did not know your Mom, we know you, and recognize all of her great attributes that she passed on to you.
We are so sorry for your loss. Lisa and Bob Smith. As a speech therapist at St. Francis, I interacted with Donna only sometimes, but I found her to be warm, helpful, and very pleasant. Deepest condolences to the Chaplin family from St. Dear Keith and Julie - Please know we're praying for comfort, strength, and peace for your entire family as you say goodbye to your beautiful mother.
Joanne Vinton. Kelly Keith, Richard. What a lovley lady! Our Family will never forget all those great times at the lake. Kelley Keith,Richard, our hearts are broken. What a lovley lady. I will never forget all the great times at the lake. To all of Donna's loved ones, we are so sorry for your loss. Our memories of her will always be of her kind, loving and friendly ways, always making you feel welcome in her home and her life.
We have many treasured memories of her. We appreciate all the care she gave to our recently departed Aunt Eva Horton, she was a loving caregiver, even when she was struggling with her own health. We shall miss our cousin and pray for her family at this sad time. Keith, Julie, and the whole Gantner family, We are very sorry for your loss. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Dearest Rick and family, We are so sorry.
She was a jewel.
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