"I understand this is a really big deal, but he's never been an attention type of guy. Ever," said Debbie Bray of her father, USS Indianapolis survivor Harold Bray.
"I understand this is a really big deal, but he's never been an attention type of guy. Ever," said Debbie Bray of her father, USS Indianapolis survivor Harold Bray.
For decades Benicians have held Harold Bray the last USS Indianapolis survivor in high regard. The location of his statue, however, is another story. Bray was celebrated and honored for his service in July with the unveiling of a statue made by Matt Glenn. The life-sized bronze statue stands nearly 7-feet tall, affixed […]
For decades Benicians have held Harold Bray the last USS Indianapolis survivor in high regard. The location of his statue, however, is another story. Bray was celebrated and honored for his service in July with the unveiling of a statue made by Matt Glenn. The life-sized bronze statue stands nearly 7-feet tall, affixed to a pedestal. It was scheduled to be moved to a location on First Street in front of Benicia Veterans Hall, where it was also scheduled to be surrounded by several bronze sponsorship legacy plaques, personalized engraved bricks, concrete benches, and a storyboard displaying the […]
The Top 10 news and feature stories of the Times-Herald in 2023 include Vallejo declaring a state of emergency, a new contract for the police union, the opening of Blue Oak Landing and the honoring of heroes Harold Bray and E-40.