Edgar Harrell

I had written Mr. Harrell´s name down after seeing a short piece on him on a local news channel here in NC. Had hoped to meet him, and I´m sure we will one day. What a gentleman. His story is inspiring and should be incorporated in our history books in the public school system. Young men need good role models like Edgar Harrell. Semper Fi Marine.

Dear Sir,
I just read your incredible story of your amazing survival of the sinking of your ship. God has plans for us all sir and yours was to share your story of bravery and survival. So rest now marine..along with your brothers. Sempre Fi..

To the Harrell Family; i just want to tell you how grateful I am for Edgar’s service, his faith in our Lord Jesus, his example and heroism. When I am tempted to fear or worry, I think of him and all those men floating out at sea. It truly gives me courage and confidence in the God we serve. Thank you!!

Hello, I would like to send my deepest condolences to the family of Edgar Harrell. I´m a 62 yr old US Marine who just wanted to send my respect to a fellow brother Marine. Edgar I´ll see you when the lord calls me up there. Rest easy brother. You´re a hero forever.

i don't know who may be reading this but I'm a 15 year old boy from north Florida i hear Mr. Harrell's story it really hit first base in my heart i don't know why but i shed a tear listening to his story's and reading about the uss Indianapolis i was planning on writing to Mr. Harrel but i soon found the he has left this earth. my condolences to family and friends of this great man. Sincerely adrien rawson

Just finished "Out Of The Depths"book. What he and all the ones who survived the torpedo attack went through is unimaginable. What a brave man. He had the Lord with him. I thank him for writing this book. I heard stories of the Indianapolis, but not this in depth. Inside the book I have an inscription to "Bonnie Muellegger, Best to you" Semper Fi. Ed Harrell 27:1

Semper Fi Marine. Thank You for your service. Once a Marine, Always a Marine.....Dave"Doc"Breckon U.S. Navy Corpsman...

I was blessed to be in the audience when Edgar spoke at a church near Arlington Heights in 2014. As great as Robert Shaw was in Jaws, playing a survivor of this historic ordeal, he doesn't compare to listening to this true survivor.

I was an Army Reservist serving on active duty for the 85th Support Command when the command put out the information that he was speaking near our headquarters. I could not believe it and eagerly went to see him after work. I wore my uniform to the...

I was able to be in the audience at a Church in Pensacola, FL when Mr Harrell spoke several years ago. He was a great speaker and story teller. It was an experience I will never forget.