USS Arizona crew member, Pearl Harbor survivor dies age 97

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2016, file photo, Donald Stratton, center, a USS Arizona survivor, acknowledges a friend at Kilo Pier next to the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu. Stratton passed away in his sleep at his Colorado Springs home Saturday, Feb. 16, 2020 with his family in attendance. Stratton was one of the survivors of the Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese aerial attack on the U.S.

Stratton was one of the survivors of the Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese aerial attack on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor on Oahu, Hawaii. More than 1,100 crew members died on the battleship. “One of Donald's final wishes was that people remember Pearl Harbor and the men aboard the USS Arizona. Share their story and never forget those who gave all for our great country,” a post on Stratton's Facebook page said.

Thank you for your service, sir. I salute you.

Respect to a generation that endured so much, for us to live the way we do. 🕯

Thank you Mr. Stratton and your family for your service to keep our country independent! Rest high on the mountain. Salute

Prayer for the family..

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God bless Donald Stratton.

R.I.P sir thank you for your service

RIP

God Bless you and meets you at the Pearly Gates, thank for your service to our COUNTRY

RIP & always grateful for his service. Blessings to the family.

Thx for fighting against axis power

Rest in peace, sir.

Fair winds and following seas sir!

Thank you for your service. Rest In Peace.

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Sometimes I just pause and think...Queen Elizabeth is a WW2 vet who still rides horses.

Never forget!

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RIP

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RIP... Thank-you for your service 🙏🏻

God bless him

Why do you not refer to him by Rank?🤔 R.I.P.

Rest in peace, sir. Thank you for your serviceto our country on one of its darkest days.

Go with God sailor. Peace be with you.

Rip

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May he RIP💐💐

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R.i.p.. God bless you your a true american hero sir..

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Donald Stratton, um dos últimos tripulantes do USS Arizona que sobreviveram ao ataque a Pearl Harbor, morreu aos 97 anos.

RIP

RIP

RIP American hero and thank you. 🇺🇸*salutes*

I just saw him on PBS last week.

Hero

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RIP Brother...🙏🙏🙏

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May he Rest In Peace...

Rip sir ......

Thanxx sir for your service 🌈✌😎

God bless this fallen soldier. God bless the souls of all our courageous soldiers, now and at the hours of their deaths, Amen.

The greatest generation. They knew sacrifice in a way younger generations never will. RIP.

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'One of Donald's final wishes was that people remember Pearl Harbor and the men aboard the USS Arizona. Share their story and never forget those who gave all for our great country,' a post on Stratton's Facebook page said.

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