IWO JIMA, Japan (Aug. 28, 2012) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Andrew Thomasson perseveres the powerful Iwo Jima tide so he can fulfill his promise to his family and lay his grandfather's ashes to rest. During the Battle for Iwo Jima, Motor Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Oscar Thomasson's landing craft was destroyed while making its way to the island during the forces' initial assault. Thomasson ultimately survived the battle and went on to raise a family near Wichita, Kan. He passed away Dec. 22, 2006 at the age of 80. ( Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Special
IWO JIMA, Japan (Aug. 28, 2012) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Andrew Thomasson perseveres the powerful Iwo Jima tide so he can fulfill his promise to his family and lay his grandfather's ashes to rest. During the Battle for Iwo Jima, Motor Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Oscar Thomasson's landing craft was destroyed while making its way to the island during the forces' initial assault. Thomasson ultimately survived the battle and went on to raise a family near Wichita, Kan. He passed away Dec. 22, 2006 at the age of 80. ( Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Daniel Sanford/Released) Sailor lays grandfather's ashes to rest on shores of Iwo Jima 120828-N-ZI955-252
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