Al Costa has been out of the armed forces for decades, but he
can still vividly see the black smoke from fires and hear the
concussive explosions from the Battle of Okinawa like they happened
yesterday.
"These memories will always be with me," said Costa, who was a
radio man on the USS Miami during the battle.
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posted at 2:46 pm on Thu, Apr 1, 2010.
Al,My dad was in the South Pacific in the 6th Marines during WWII. He was a MasterSeargent.
posted at 1:35 pm on Thu, Apr 1, 2010.
These men are very proud of their service, as well they should be. I thank God my Uncle, Al Costa, survived and I was able to grow up with him in our family. He's a precious man. May God bless those families who lost their loved ones as they served us and our country with most honorable lives. Please pray for our past and current soldiers daily.
posted at 11:34 am on Thu, Apr 1, 2010.
True Heros indeed, I spent 15 months on Okinawa, good thing for me it was peace time. I did however see were the fighting took place and can`t begin to imagine how anyone could have servived. It`s been said that the Japanese would fight to the death, no surrender. The Marines took a page out of their book and in order to survive, faught with more killing in mind than the Japanese. The Navy got hit by suicide planes and took a tremendous loss also. To all the brave men. Semper Fi
posted at 10:37 am on Thu, Apr 1, 2010.
Veterans of Okinawa, you defeated a very worthy opponent and at a huge cost. A grateful nation thanks you!
posted at 4:00 am on Thu, Apr 1, 2010.
True heroes indeed. Thank you all for your service. Your stories need to be told often. Thank you and God bless you all.--Nice job, Jordan Guinn.
posted at 3:33 am on Thu, Apr 1, 2010.
These men are the true Heros of their time, Thank you gentlemen.