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Ken Boring
September 10, 2021
I first met Don when I worked as a Nurse Supervisor at Freedom Village in Bradenton around 2013. I was finalizing my med pass when he approached me at the end of a long hallway in the Assisted Living wing. My initial greeting with him was acrimonious as he was struggling with questions (about services) which had gone unanswered. I did my best to address his concerns and reassure him about our provision to services---and so began our friendship.
I again was blessed with spending time with him when I worked at Waters Edge, (2018) also in Bradenton, FL. I will always have the highest regard for him and his late/fallen HERO sailors. Don was more than a member of our "greatest generation" he was a true HERO! I will NEVER FORGET HIM!!!
Robert Meier
May 18, 2020
I had the pleasure of being at Don's funeral, to me it wasn't mourning the loss of Don but to celebrate his new life. He was a man who really enjoyed life to the fullest. Thank you for your service to this great country, its people like you that make this country so great, may your soul rest in peace.
ASST. Chaplain Dept. of Illinois
Roberet Meier
January 31, 2020
I am sorry regarding the loss of your loved one. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family, during these difficult times.
Kerry
January 26, 2020
A true patriot. Thank you for your service. May your soul find peace.
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Logain Mckenzie
January 17, 2020
Thank you for your service
Ellen & Bob Johnson
January 16, 2020
Our love to the family of a dear friend. Prayers to his daughter. Don spent many happy days with us while living in Jeffersonville, IN!
January 15, 2020
Heartfelt condolences to the Howison family, so very sorry for your loss, may God be with you to give you comfort and strength to help you now and through the days to come.
January 14, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family on the loss of your
loved one. May the God of all comfort grant you peace during this difficult time.
Kelly Troiano
January 13, 2020
God bless you my thoughts and prays are with you
Thank you so much
January 13, 2020
My condolences to the family of Don Howison.
January 13, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the family. What a determination of survival he had.
We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time.
Les Breese
January 10, 2020
With the passing of Mr. Don Howison, we have lost yet another member of "The Greatest Generation." Thank you, sir, and God speed.
January 9, 2020
What an amazing life he had and 2 years from being a centenarian. May all who had the privilege of knowing him be comforted in knowing that Dan will return to the days of this youth as promised at Job 33:25.
Aaron Douglas
January 9, 2020
All gave some, and some gave All...
Thank you for your service and May God Bless America...
William Spiller
January 9, 2020
Thank you for your service.
January 9, 2020
Thank you for your service to our country. A true hero.
Keith Smith
Thomas Farwell
January 8, 2020
Thank you for your bravery and service to our country during WWII. You are forever a hero along with your brother sailors aboard the USS Indianapolis. "Fair winds and following seas"!
Glen James Hausfeld
January 8, 2020
Peace.
Arthur Correia
January 8, 2020
God Bless you Sir America thanks you for your service for you are and always will be a Hero of the Greatest generation. I salute and thank you. A. C. USN Veteran Vietnam
Thankful American
January 8, 2020
Thank you Mr. Howison, for your character, your courage, your sacrifice, and your service to country. Your defense of freedom provided my family the opportunity growing up in this great country, free to speak, think, worship and live as we choose. May God bless your family and friends with peace and comfort. May your example inspire others and your memory encourage all of us to face danger head on, and never lose hope. Rest in peace
Anthony Trotta
January 8, 2020
Mr. Don Howison - Thank you for your service in WW2 Aboard USS Indianapolis CA 35 and keeping the worst naval disaster a part of history. You are a part of the Greatest Generation and people will never have to experience the tragedies and actions you went through. Only someone that was there could tell the story of your survival. My dad was on the USS Louisville CA 28 (near sister ship) in WW2 and passed in 2017 at age 92. My dad even met an Indy survivor years ago and the night mares were still there. God bless you and your family.
Ann Stokman
January 8, 2020
Sorry to hear of the loss
January 8, 2020
Fair winds and following seas to you sir.
Alicia Lee
January 8, 2020
Thank you for your Service. My grandpa, Reeves, was also a USS Indianapolis survivor.
January 8, 2020
As the days and weeks pass,and as you return to life's routine,may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Marty Marsola
January 8, 2020
Thank you for your service to our country, Sir. Everlasting rest with your shipmates. You guys were one of a kind. Calm and steady seas forever to you. RIP Mr. Howison, see you on the other side.
January 8, 2020
R.I.P. Don, i met another survivor, Mike Kuryla, on a cruise to Hawaii , i enjoyed talking to him and cant imagine how they survived ! I got the book "317 Survived" from a remembrance in Ipls a few years ago ! Thanks for your service !
Lee Family
January 8, 2020
To the Howison Family and Friends, we send our sincere condolences. Death can cause deep sadness. However, the Scriptures show that death will be eliminated from the earth. Those asleep in death are promised a resurrection back to a peaceful earth to live forever.
January 8, 2020
Day is done...Gone the sun ...from the lakes from the hills from the sky...all is well ...safely rest...God is nigh. You are Honored Sir ...rest peaceful.
Missy Sievers
January 8, 2020
Thank you for your heroic service. Thank you for your service to Americans. May God bless you and your family.
January 8, 2020
To the Howison family, heartfelt condolences, so very sorry for your loss, may God give you comfort and strength as you go through this very difficult time.
Lee Canady Master Gunnery Sgt USMC Retired
January 8, 2020
My Condolences To The Family. May God Keep His Loving Arms Around You All. A True Hero, Fair Wind And Smooth Sailing My Brother In Arms.
Dolores Vigil
January 8, 2020
May he rest in peace, along with all his shipmates. This story was such a tragedy. May he rest in God's divine peace. Thank you for your service. The story of this ship's crew and what they suffered is dear to my heart. May all these men be at peace in God's divine presence.
Chuck Bryant
January 7, 2020
To a true war hero and defender of all that the United States of America stands for. You Sir have earned your place among the valorous countless others with whom you served and have gone before you. As God Almighty smiles upon you, know that a grateful nation mourns your loss and will forever owe you a debt of gratitude. RIP from a Thankful Nation.
Harry Simpson
January 7, 2020
Fair winds and following seas sailor.
"Boatswain... Standby to pipe the side... Shipmate's going Ashore..."
Thank you for your service to this nation.
Karen
January 7, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us to cope. May the wonderful memories you shared together bring comfort and peace of mind in the days to come
Nancy Dowler
January 7, 2020
God bless and thank you. For your services
Susan Rhodes
January 7, 2020
Thank you Mr. Don you will be missed. Your service to our country will always be appreciated.
Lee D
January 7, 2020
This sailor has stood the watch
While some of us were in our bunks at night
This sailor stood the watch
While some of us were in school learning our trade
This shipmate stood the watch
Yes even before some of us were born into this world
This shipmate stood the watch
In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen brewing on the horizon of history
This shipmate stood the watch
Many times he would cast an eye ashore and see his family standing there
needing his guidance and help
needing that hand to hold during those hard times
But he still stood the watch
He stood the watch for twenty years
He stood the watch so that we, our families and
our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in safety, Each and every night
knowing that a sailor stood the watch
Today we are here to say
'Shipmate... the watch stands relieved
Relieved by those You have trained ,Guided, and Led
Shipmate you stand relieved We have the watch..."
"Boatswain Standby to pipe the side...Shipmate's going Ashore"
Jerry Tilley
January 7, 2020
Don, Thank you for service. May you rest in peace.
Jerry Tilley
January 7, 2020
Don, Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace.
January 7, 2020
You were one Lucky Man to live that horrible Torpedo Attack !!
My Dad was in Okinawa , he told me many things that happened
In the War , Your Ship was one of them ! I Salute you for your
Service ! RIP
Sue W.
Gr. Mich .
Tony Osterman
January 7, 2020
Thank You for Your service DON! You are among a very few left of the Greatest Generation.
January 7, 2020
Our condolences to the family and friends, and we thank this Veteran kindly for his service to our nation. May he be reunited in Heaven with those he loved and lost in his life. Peace be to all.
Larry Loughner
January 7, 2020
God bless Don for his service and surviving a sad Naval disaster.
Larry Loughner
Lancaster, Pa.
Scott Chamberland
January 7, 2020
Rest in Peace
Ellen Thorn
January 7, 2020
I would like to honor my friend don Howison a great man. My husband Gordon b thorn was childhood friend. The thorn family honors his life. A American hero.thankyou.
Joseph Santucci
January 7, 2020
Thank you for your service to this country. From a vet.
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