Death of Last USS Arizona Survivor

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
The last living survivor of the USS Arizona battleship that exploded and sank during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor has died at the age of 102. Lou Conter was a quartermaster on the Arizona during the attack and later had a distinguished career in the Navy. He passed away at his home in Grass Valley, California, due to congestive heart failure.

Key Points

  • Lou Conter was a quartermaster on the USS Arizona during the Pearl Harbor attack
  • He later had a distinguished career in the Navy, flying combat missions in the Pacific
  • Conter became the Navy's first SERE officer, training pilots on survival tactics

Pros

  • Honoring the memory of those who lost their lives in the Pearl Harbor attack
  • Highlighting the bravery and resilience of WWII veterans like Lou Conter

Cons

  • Loss of a historical eyewitness to a significant event in American history