Poway, California
1919-2010
Orrel Glenn Cecil, the last surviving shipmate of the five Sullivan brothers from World War II, died Thursday, November 4, 2010, at the age of 90. A long time resident of Poway, he was active in serving his community through various organizations, most notably the San Diego County Senior...
Read MoreGlenn was my friend. I miss him every day. He was a fairly serious man that I could make laugh. It was my privilege to meet him. At the Poway VFW we traded stories and shared great conversation. He was always willing to help at the Post.
Howard Dunbar
December 08, 2010 | Poway, CA
Thank you sir for our Countries victories, your leadership and example.
Jesus said to us, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.
Joe Vaineharrison
November 28, 2010 | Poway, CA
I had interviewed and corresponded with Orrel a number of years ago regarding the Juneau. His survival was a miracle, and I know that he and the others felt very strange about it. The timing and transfer was beyond luck, it was providential. Thus the world was to benefit from having Orrel all these years, while virtually his entire crew of shipmates were taken from it in 1942.
Bentley Jessee
November 27, 2010
God Bless Glenn Cecil, he will be missed by many. Rita and Bill Spooner
November 18, 2010
