10 responses to “Okinawa Memories from Victory Ship”

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   Bob Arakel

   May 6, 2023

   Well done John.
   Thank You!
   Bob and Carolyn

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   Jill Stokes

   May 6, 2023

   Thank you so much for interviewing my Dad. I recently put many of these stories together in a book, but there were parts in your interview that I knew and didn’t know. Thank you so much for your genuine interest and asking those questions that I didn’t even think of. Blessing to you as you continue recognizing our veterans.

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      Jac London

      May 19, 2023

      My Dad, Jerry London, was a friend of your father.

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   Nick Verhoek

   May 6, 2023

   Very Nice info from John Stokes. Proud to know him and work with him on the SS Jeremiah O’Brien.

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   Jim

   May 6, 2023

   Great stories. So glad Mr. Stokes was willing to share. I work on the Jeremiah O’ Brien in the steward’s department and am able to experience a bit of the life on a Liberty ship. I recommend a visit to the ship.

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5. 

   Kalvin

   May 10, 2023

   Great stories! Thank you Swisher for your service to defend our freedom!

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6. 

   Jim Strain

   May 19, 2023

   Thanks John well done

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   Jim Strain

   May 19, 2023

   Thanks John
   Great information

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   stu quan

   May 29, 2023

   Dear John Stokes;

   You have an amazing memory of your heroic past. When we see you on the Liberty Ship as a member of the crew of the JEREMIAH O’BRIEN, we stand tall and proud … to declare that we have worked with you.

   Stu Quan, O’Brien crew

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9. 

   Nancy and Steve Schwalen

   Jul 20, 2023

   I remember you’re telling about this incident, John, and I was in awe at how hard the crew on your ship fought to take down that Kamikaze pilot. I wish you’d been able to swap WWIINavy stories.

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