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Title: R.I.P. John W. Finn
Post by: Bino on May 28, 2010, 09:23:32 AM

John W. Finn, who was awarded the Medal Of Honor for his heroism during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, has died at age 100.

The last survivor of the fifteen who were awarded the MOH for actions taken during the Pearl Harbor attack, Finn manned a machine gun at the Kaneohe Bay Naval Air Station and blazed away at attacking planes despite literally dozens of wounds.

More info here: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/28/us/28finn.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/28/us/28finn.html)

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Post by: Reaper90 on May 28, 2010, 09:28:26 AM

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Post by: Slash27 on May 28, 2010, 09:47:21 AM

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Post by: fudgums on May 28, 2010, 10:03:44 AM

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Post by: SFRT - Frenchy on May 28, 2010, 10:05:44 AM

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Post by: 007Rusty on May 28, 2010, 10:26:53 AM

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Post by: Spikes on May 28, 2010, 10:29:24 AM

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Post by: Yossarian on May 28, 2010, 10:42:46 AM

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Post by: Talon07 on May 28, 2010, 11:08:22 AM

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Post by: avionix on May 28, 2010, 11:42:37 AM

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Post by: Maverick on May 28, 2010, 02:15:00 PM

Calm seas and fair winds. Thank you SIR!
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Post by: oakranger on May 28, 2010, 02:16:27 PM

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Post by: soda72 on May 28, 2010, 02:45:07 PM

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In 1999, Mr. Finn was among Pearl Harbor veterans invited to Hawaii for the premiere of the Hollywood movie “Pearl Harbor.” “It was a damned good movie,” he told The Boston Herald in 2001. “It’s helped educate people who didn’t know about Pearl Harbor and what happened there.”

Title: Re: R.I.P. John W. Finn
Post by: Yeager on May 28, 2010, 02:48:35 PM

Wow.  What a life well lived.  He did us all real proud that December day!  He sure as hell did.

Thank you  :salute

<<S>> J. Finn x 10 

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Post by: branch37 on May 28, 2010, 04:47:24 PM

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Post by: danny76 on May 28, 2010, 05:02:44 PM

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Post by: Sperky on May 28, 2010, 05:38:32 PM

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Post by: lyric1 on May 28, 2010, 05:57:06 PM

Just watched a documentary the other day where he was interviewed :salute.

Title: Re: R.I.P. John W. Finn
Post by: Talon07 on May 29, 2010, 01:36:56 PM

Personally, as a young Australian I'm envious of the respect that seems to be paid to all American service personell both past and present. As an Australian serviceman i feel unappreciated every day of the year with the exception of Anzac day and remembrance day. Even then it's not such a big deal and people don't know or care the lengths we go to for our country. I don't claim to do anything special but to have people ignore the fact that you serve your country is a little disheartening.
I apologise for a potential slight highjack and I again  :salute Mr Finn
there aren't enough stories out there of heroes.
My regards 49Claw

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Post by: gyrene81 on May 29, 2010, 03:05:45 PM

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Post by: SmokinLoon on May 29, 2010, 05:00:39 PM

Quote from: Talon07 on May 29, 2010, 01:36:56 PM

Personally, as a young Australian I'm envious of the respect that seems to be paid to all American service personell both past and present. As an Australian serviceman i feel unappreciated every day of the year with the exception of Anzac day and remembrance day. Even then it's not such a big deal and people don't know or care the lengths we go to for our country. I don't claim to do anything special but to have people ignore the fact that you serve your country is a little disheartening.
I apologise for a potential slight highjack and I again  :salute Mr Finn
there aren't enough stories out there of heroes.
My regards 49Claw

'tiz a sad day when a serviceman of any country does not feel appreciated by their own country, let alone its allies.  Rest assured Talon07, you're well admired amongst us servicemen respecting US folks.  :)  That goes out to all of our allies as well.   :salute

R.I.P John Finn.  Thanks for your courage and your service.   :salute

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Post by: Masherbrum on May 29, 2010, 05:15:23 PM

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Post by: Curlew on May 29, 2010, 10:44:48 PM

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May he live forever

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Post by: Maverick on May 30, 2010, 12:03:30 PM

Talon, You are another Brother and the "family" does know and appreciate your service too.  Believe me it wasn't that long ago and our service men and women were being reviled rather than thanked. Today is better and I hope it stays this way.:salute

Quote from: Talon07 on May 29, 2010, 01:36:56 PM

Personally, as a young Australian I'm envious of the respect that seems to be paid to all American service personell both past and present. As an Australian serviceman i feel unappreciated every day of the year with the exception of Anzac day and remembrance day. Even then it's not such a big deal and people don't know or care the lengths we go to for our country. I don't claim to do anything special but to have people ignore the fact that you serve your country is a little disheartening.
I apologise for a potential slight highjack and I again  :salute Mr Finn
there aren't enough stories out there of heroes.
My regards 49Claw

Title: Re: R.I.P. John W. Finn
Post by: Die Hard on May 30, 2010, 07:03:39 PM

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