NEVER FORGET
OFFICIAL SITE: ENDORSED BY USS INDIANAPOLIS SURVIVORS, FAMILIES OF LOST AT SEA & RESCUE CREW MEMBERS
76th ANNIVERSARY
USS INDIANAPOLIS VIRTUAL REUNION
JULY 30-31, 2021
2021 VIRTUAL REUNION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Watch the Highlights on our YouTube channel​
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Saturday, July 24 - 9:00 AM EDST
Viewing of "Never Give Up!" Webinar, Part 1
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Sunday, July 25 - 9:00 AM EDST
Viewing of "Never Give Up!" Webinar, Part 2
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Monday, July 26 - 9:00 AM EDST
A message from Mitchell Stamm, past recipient of the Gwinn/Angel Scholarship.
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Tuesday, July 27 - 9:00 AM EDST
Join Heroes in the Shadows: The Untold Story of the African American Sailors Aboard USS Indianapolis (CA-35)
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Wednesday, July 28
9:00 AM EDST - The future of USS Indianapolis. See our Student members at work, sharing the story of the ship and her crew, far and wide.
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Thursday, July 29
9:00 AM EDST - Join Sam Cox for an introduction to, and history of, USS Indianapolis
1:00 PM EDST - Take a look back at past reunions
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Friday, July 30
9:00 AM EDST - Flag Raising Ceremony, Footage from our First Reunion, Welcome from Legacy Organization Chair Lynn Vincent and Survivor & Chairman of the USS Indianapolis Survivor's Organization, Harold Bray
11:00 AM EDST - Memorial Ceremony
1:00 PM EDST - Honoring Father Conway: The Navy Cross Ceremony
2:30 PM EDST - A Quest for Closure - the Burial at Sea Research Project
7:00 PM EDST - Holding Court
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Saturday, July 31st - 1:00 PM
Learn about the Legacy Organization
Legacy Organization Membership Meeting and Announcement regarding 2022 Reunion Plans
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SCHEDULE:
Video Presentation: Respecting Our Past, Protecting Our Future
Welcome: Lynn Vincent, Legacy Chair
Membership Update: Julie Haas, Membership Chair
Student Member Presentation: Shea Groves
Survey Monkey Results: Lynn Vincent, Legacy Chair
Committee Chair intros: Lynn Vincent, Legacy Chair
Announcement of New Officers: Doug Sinclair, Nominating Chair
Bravo Zulu Volunteer Recognition Awards: Lynn Vincent, Legacy Chair
Video Presentation: Fredericksburg Sneak Peek
Door Prizes: Karen Corby, Member-at-Large
Adjournment: Lynn Vincent, Legacy Chair
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YOU TUBE
Answers to your questions about our virtual reunions can be found
by clicking HERE.
BECOME A MEMBER OF
USS INDIANAPOLIS CA-35
LEGACY ORGANIZATION
The mission of the USS Indianapolis CA-35 Legacy Organization is to promote and perpetuate the memory of all who served USS Indianapolis CA-35. Our vision is to keep the legacy of the USS Indianapolis CA-35 crew and ship alive. ​Preserve the opportunity to hold reunions that honor and memorialize the men of USS Indianapolis CA-35.
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Our objectives are to:
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Provide resources that will inform others about the services and sacrifices of the men of USS Indianapolis CA-35.
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Promote the story of USS Indianapolis CA-35 with the growing Indy “family” in mind, recognizing the unique contributions already being made on behalf of the Indy legacy, and coordinating efforts to promote and perpetuate the story.
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Focus on Outreach and Communication using an engaging website which is maintained and updated regularly.
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To become a member, please click "Become a Member" to complete our membership application:
HELP SUPPORT THE LEGACY OF
USS INDIANAPOLIS CA-35
If you would like to help support the USS Indianapolis CA-35 reunions, or other programs and services, that keep the story alive and relevant, please consider making a charitable gift to honor these great veterans. Funds will assist with reunions, educational resources, and miscellaneous expenses at the discretion of the organization. Charitable donations to the nonprofit USS Indianapolis CA-35 Legacy Organization (Tax EIN 82-5498677) are tax-deductible.
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Donations are payable to:
USS Indianapolis CA-35 Legacy Organization
P.O. Box 16042
Chattanooga, TN 37416
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To donate online, please click the "Donate" button below. Thank you!
