USS Indianapolis survivors reunion

Fifteen of the 38 remaining survivors of the USS Indianapolis disaster attended the 2013 reunion in Indianapolis. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion and Andrew Fritzinger.
USS Indianapolis survivors and their families visited the Indiana War Museum during their annual reunion. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
USS Indianapolis survivors and their families visited the Indiana War Museum during their annual reunion. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
The Indiana War Museum hosted a breakfast and tour for the survivors during their annual reunion. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
The Indiana War Museum hosted a breakfast and tour for the survivors during their annual reunion. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
Survivors were greeted warmly at the museum and other places they visited. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
Survivors were greeted warmly at the museum and other places they visited. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
Those welcoming the survivors included the general public, Legion riders and active-duty sailors. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
Those welcoming the survivors included the general public, Legion riders and active-duty sailors. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
A Legion Rider greets USS Indianapolis survivor Edgar Harrell of Tennessee. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
A Legion Rider greets USS Indianapolis survivor Edgar Harrell of Tennessee. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
USS Indianapolis survivor Don McCall chats with some of the people who came to greet the heroes. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
USS Indianapolis survivor Don McCall chats with some of the people who came to greet the heroes. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
A Legion Rider greets USS Indianapolis survivor Don McCall at the Indiana War Museum. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
A Legion Rider greets USS Indianapolis survivor Don McCall at the Indiana War Museum. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
USS Indianapolis survivors and guests enjoy a breakfast at the Indiana War Museum. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
USS Indianapolis survivors and guests enjoy a breakfast at the Indiana War Museum. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
A USS Indianapolis survivor pauses in between chats with guests. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
A USS Indianapolis survivor pauses in between chats with guests. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
Survivors, guests and others chat about the heroic actions 68 years ago. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
Survivors, guests and others chat about the heroic actions 68 years ago. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
The Indiana War Museum hosts exhibits, including a replica of the ship's radio room. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
The Indiana War Museum hosts exhibits, including a replica of the ship's radio room. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
The Indiana War Museum hosts exhibits, including a replica of the ship's radio room. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
The Indiana War Museum hosts exhibits, including a replica of the ship's radio room. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
The Indiana War Museum hosts exhibits, including a replica of the ship's radio room. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
The Indiana War Museum hosts exhibits, including a replica of the ship's radio room. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
The Indiana War Museum hosts exhibits dedicated to preserving the memories of the USS Indianapolis. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
The Indiana War Museum hosts exhibits dedicated to preserving the memories of the USS Indianapolis. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
The Indiana War Museum hosts exhibits dedicated to preserving the memories of the USS Indianapolis. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
The Indiana War Museum hosts exhibits dedicated to preserving the memories of the USS Indianapolis. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
USS Indianapolis survivor Felton Outland tours the exhibits at the Indiana War Museum. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
USS Indianapolis survivor Felton Outland tours the exhibits at the Indiana War Museum. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
Some of the artifacts on display at the Indiana War Museum. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
Some of the artifacts on display at the Indiana War Museum. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
Some of Edgar Harrell's artifacts on display at the Indiana War Museum. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
Some of Edgar Harrell's artifacts on display at the Indiana War Museum. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
The Indiana War Museum is dedicated to keeping these artifacts on display. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
The Indiana War Museum is dedicated to keeping these artifacts on display. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
Visitors view some of the artifacts on display at the Indiana War Museum. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
Visitors view some of the artifacts on display at the Indiana War Museum. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
USS Indianapolis survivor Felton Outland tours the Indiana War Museum. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
USS Indianapolis survivor Felton Outland tours the Indiana War Museum. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion
The USO greets and escorts USS Indianapolis survivors and their families at Indianapolis International Airport. Photo by Andrew Fritzinger
The USO greets and escorts USS Indianapolis survivors and their families at Indianapolis International Airport. Photo by Andrew Fritzinger
Fourteen of the remaining 38 USS Indianapolis survivors. Photo by Andrew Fritzinger
Fourteen of the remaining 38 USS Indianapolis survivors. Photo by Andrew Fritzinger
Kim Roller gives a presentation to several hundred people during the USS Indianapolis survivors reunion. Photo by Andrew Fritzinger
Kim Roller gives a presentation to several hundred people during the USS Indianapolis survivors reunion. Photo by Andrew Fritzinger
Survivors sign autographs to visitors at the reunion. Photo by Andrew Fritzinger
Survivors sign autographs to visitors at the reunion. Photo by Andrew Fritzinger
USS Indianapolis survivor and group chairman Harold Bray watches the Young Marines. Photo by Andrew Fritzinger
USS Indianapolis survivor and group chairman Harold Bray watches the Young Marines. Photo by Andrew Fritzinger