The Picture

The Iwo Jima memorial is truly inspirational and has intrigued me since I was a child. I hope to see it in person sometime soon.

Meanwhile, are you able to confirm for me that the memorial commemorates the famous Marine battle at (among many others) Belleau Wood?

Thanks in advance for your assistance- Semper Fi !

I wanted so baddly to meet those me and congrdulate them on their sucess and i hope that all the other men rest in peace with the flag raisers.

Andrew delaney

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!

Paul Johnson / March 07,2010 9:00AM / Reply

The men in the picture of the Flag-Raising On Iwo Jima represent what I believe Americans are all about, men and women working together, when times get tough and unbearable.I started a organization, New York Marine Cadets,in march 02,1977.It was based on what these men,who demonstrated in the most severe moments in their lives,how we can work together and achieve anything we want in life.The motto of New York Marine Cadets is " Gun-Ho " ,meaning working together in the spirit and harmony.In the rememberance the men who gave much more then they had too,for us all.May god bless and keep them in his kingdom.

It's always heart moving to be reminded of the sacrifices made for freedom and for one's country. I wrote a poem honoring our soldiers in uniform which can be accessed at the link below.

Semper Fi
Patrick

To Whom Honor is Due

http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfm3xzhs_21cbprhggq

My grandfather was fighting on those grounds and he wrote that "The flag was a sign of encouragement" to him and his men on the field. He died from a mortar shell injury two years ago.

Thanks

My father,Maj. Roger Throckmorton, USMC Ret., who passed away this past September (2009) at the age of 83, fought on Iwo Jima and was 1000 yards from the flag when it was raised. He got to see it once again in 2008 during a visit to the new Marine Corps museum in Quantico, VA. My son has a tremendous respect for veterans of war, not because of my dad who had difficulty talking about his experience, but from his involvment in JROTC. It will not be long before all our Iwo survivors are gone. We should all honor them by ensuring our children and grandchildren know the significance of this battle. Semper Fi!

I had a father in law who died during the pacific war he witnessed the raising of the flag, he was in the Navy and
operated a landing craft to deliver the troops to the
shore,he was killed while helping a fellow mate . i am trying to
find out any an all information on him for my husband and kids/
grandkids, we all want to know any info we can find out about him
he died during the pacific war in world war ll.
so if you or anyone you know of has any pictures or information
on who or where i can aquire them please let us know. it is
extreamly important to us to know who his team mates were,
and info of him .
His Name was " Melvin Eugene Buhr"
please forward and ask around to anyone who served in the
pacific war if they knew him or of anyone who did?
thank you and god bless you for any help you can offer us.

John, Hello
I was born and raised on Guam. I too saw the Busses that would transport the wounded from Andersen AFB to the Naval Hospital. I also attended JFK High school from 1965 and graduated in 1966. I remembered the B-52 continious fly-bys while I was in Biology class on the second floor of JFK. I could see the B-52s fly by every 15 mins.
My dad would invite the buses to stop for a free Itallian Dinner at his Restaurant (Sourgoses Itallian Kitchen) in East Agana. It was our way of thanking and supporting our troops during those difficult times, ( Protests etc). I enlisted in the Navy in 1967 and retired in 1987 as Lieutenent.
It is nice to read your comments and I wish you well John. I watched the Movie "Letters from Iwo JIma" and "Flags of our fathers". They were great movies. I hurt just watching the fighting scenes because it reminded me of all my High school friends who died in Vietnam. I'll never forget they gave the untimate sacrifice for our country. Did you teach at JFK John?

A major war time victory thanks to our WW 2 vets. For the land of the free and the home of the brave! U.S.A.

True're words were never spoken.Thank You,And God Bless.

MY FATHER WAS IN THE ARMY DURING WW2, HE LANDING IN MARSASE, FRANCH AND WHEN THROUGH FRANCE AND GERMANY. HE TOLD ME A LOT OF WHAT HAPPEN THERE. AS A KID I LOVED TO WATCH WAR MOVIES WITH MY DAD AND MY FAVORET WAS THE MOVIE THAT JOHN WAYNE MADE OF IWO JIMA.
GOD BLESS ALL OF ARE MAN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE SERVICE IN THE PAST, NOW AND IN THE FUTURE. IF IS WAS NOT FOE THEM WE WOULD BE UNDER HITLES TYPE OF RULE. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS1111

Is there a chance to get copies of you photo's, Lost an uncle

KIA IWO JIMA
MARCH 3RD 1945
William J. McEwan
5th Division

Family trying to track down his death on Iwo and determine how he did and where if possible on the Island.

I have always been told that my great uncle is one of the men in the first flag raising pictue (7th down). I have never been able to confirm this due to the fact that he died due to malaria complications when my father was a boy. How would I go about confirming this? His name was Berman Harrell. He went by a nickname of "Joe." Thanks for any help anyone can provide.

Today being February 23, 2010, the 65th anniversary of the historic Flag Raising on Iwo Jima, as a history and photography buff, I am moved to say that the iconic photo of the flag raising is not only the most famous photo from World War II, it is in my opinion, one of the top 3 or 4 most famous photos in history, and at the same time, one of the most artistic (even without being carefully planned or composed). That one image truly represents the greatness of the United States. The photo certainly deserves all of the attention it has gotten over the past 65 years. I never cease to be amazed by it...and also, to be thankful for the thousands of men in uniform who fought there and in so many other places for our freedom.

I used to watch all the war movies as a kid and was facinated by the Iwo Jima flag raising picture. When I finally got to see the statue in person it brought a tear to my eye. It's a great monument to those who were there for us.

When my grandfather died my mother found some old photographs in his archives. I am proud to say that I hold an original phot of the flagraising sirned by Joe Rosenthal. He was a good friend of my grandgathers and he gave him a photo and signed it "To my friend Charlie" signed Joe Rosenthal. I hold this photo dear to my heart and thank and all those who served and died for the freedom I enjoy today. God Bless America.

These guys worked hard,and was hard fighters, I think they all believe they who win, and by the grace of God they did thanks guys.

My Uncle Charles was in the 3rd Marine Divison and killed in battle on Iwo Jima. God Bless Him and all those Brave Men who gave their lifes for our country.

I have a copy of the 7th picture down.
I understand that it was the first picture taken and that 2 hours later a camera crew came in and poised for the 2nd picture.

The 8th man from the left, head behind the rifle with the flag is my Uncle Jack Morehead.

If you would like a copy, send email to:
Davidhh@aol.com. Put something in the subject line so I will know its not junk mail.

To all the posts in this section that wish veteran's peace and they hope that God gives them peace, Thank you but from first hand experience, I have not had that peace alond with many other combat veterans. If you have peace after experiencing the harrows of war, then you have no concious left in your soul. God Bless the Veteran!

God Bless the U.S.M.C. Three brothers, one nephew, one cousin and several friends served in the Marines. I am proud of them all. One friend, Eric Pulliam made the ultimate sacrifice in the barracks bombing in Beirut. Thank you to the Marines for insuring our freedom then, now and forever.

Hello Richard,
My mother, who was born in Marathon, Wi. in 1908, always told us that she was related to John Bradley. Her aunt Frances on her mother's side lived in antigo, wisconsin; her married name was Frances Lukowicz. Frances' husband's first name was either Tom, John or Joe. As far as I recall, I believe that Aunt Frances' daughter or niece was John Bradley's wife. Do you happen to know what John Bradley's wife's maiden name was? I know her first name was Kathryn.
Many thanks for this information!

I have just finished reading the book Flags of Our Fathers. This is an awsome book. James Bradley did some amazing research. I can see how he can be so proud of his father. I have the movie based on the book. Seeing some of the battle scenes and what these brave men went thru, makes me even more proud to be an American. I served in the U.S.Navy during Viet Nam. I had an older brother that was a Marine, as well as my oldest son. I am always proud to say they were Marines. To all the men of Iwo Jima, I say Thank You. To the families of those that didn't return,I'm sorry for your loss. May God Bless those men and all men and women of WW2.
God Bless this great nation of ours.

These are all really great comments and I would like to follow up on some of these. I am working on an Iwo Jima project. Anyone who would like to participate, please contact me. I am looking for survivors, pictures, stories, etc.
Thank you.

the man left side holdind helmet up and behind I.Hays is Howard L Dutton. He lives in Pocatello Idaho . He may be the last one alive (second flag 18 men) GOD BLESS THEM ALL

ira hayes is my great great great great grandfather

TO BOTH GROUPS OF MEN THAT RAISED OUR FLAG I SALUTE YOU AND THE OTHER MARINES THAT SECURED THAT ISLAND.TELL A MARINE DO GET SOMETHING DONE AND IT GETS DONE. I WAS A LITTLE YOUNG FOR THE 2ND WORLD WAR BUT WHEN I BECAME OF AGE I JOINED THE MARINE CORP DURING THE KOREAN CONFLICT. AGAIN MY DEEPEST APPRECIATION GOES OUT TO ALL MARINES THAT SERVED BEFORE ME AND ALSO TO THE ONES NOW CARRYING ON THE TRATATION OF THE CORP. GOD BLESS---SEMPER FI

ON THE PICTURE OF THE FLAG RAISING DOES THE MARINE AT THE LEFT ALMOST TOUCHING THE FLAG HAVE A BAYONET ON HIS RIGHT SIDE AND A RIFLE SLUNG OVER HIS BACK WHICH I THINK THE STATUE IN DC SHOWS

Amazingly I have come across pictures that were my father's - he served in the Marines from 1944 - 1945 in Iwo Jima - and the collection of pictures includes two of the ones on this page - the one of the flag raising and the group picture once the flag was fully raised... these seem to be original prints - wondering if they should be specially archived? He kept these pictures from his 5 children and never spoke about the war... my brother has had them since 1988 when my father passed away. How I wish he was here now so we could learn more about his term of duty... we are so proud.

Jackie

Hello;

My Great Uncle lost his legs in Okinawa, he was friends with Joe Rosenthal, Joe visited My Uncle in the hospital, and gave my uncle the first picture off the original negative "to the second standing" Amazing to have sort of a connection to something so historical.

Bob

Brought tears to my eyes when I was there in 1995. I was in the Marines stationed on Okinawa, Japan. I am very PROUD to be a
U.S. Marine.

Im in 8th 2 and i think that it is awsome that you all remember the struggle the marines had to capture this island

This is my favorite battle of all time it is cool bcause of how all the marines were willing 2 give their lives instantly i dont think i could do that

YOUR RIGHT MY MAN

My uncle is in that picture when they are raising the flag. He is the one with his hand not touching the flag but attempting to touch it. <3

I feel so proud of these men who had the courage to fight for a better nation!!!! I am also sorry for all they went through!!!