4 responses to “Sailor’s Story of Survival”

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   Paul Terence Toran

   Mar 17, 2021

   My grandfather, William Paul Toran, was the executive officer on the USS Dupage when the kamikazes hit the ship. Wondering if Dick has any recollection of him.

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   Adam Montiel

   Nov 3, 2022

   I interviewed Dick yesterday afternoon from his bed at home. His daughter texted after midnight that he went home to be with his wife Betty, her mom. How incredible to be talking to him on his final day here. He was a special guy. RIP Dick. Thank you for your service and your conversation.

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      hooppaul@sbcglobal.net

      Nov 5, 2022

      Thank you for letting me know, Adam. What a special guy, indeed! Amazing legacy. Rest in peace, sailor.

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   Matthew Chatterton

   Feb 12, 2025

   I met Dick in May of 2014 as a 21 year-old missionary and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Since then, I have had memories of Brother Grantham come up here and there of the times I would visit with him at his house. The tours of his home to see his woodworking and hearing the stories he had were incredible times. He was a humble and kind man and looked for no recognition for his sacrifice. I am grateful to have met him, and I’m glad that I stumbled upon this interview. He among many others are true American Heroes, and it is great that through interviews like this, that their time of service can be remembered and appreciated by many.

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