One last call for World War II Navy veteran, Robert Spangler, with a wonderful recap of his Memorial Service.
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A while back, I mentioned the passing of an old friend, World War II Navy veteran, Robert Spangler. Yesterday, I received more information from his daughter, Kristine, including his obituary, which I have shared below. “Robert Kent Spangler, age 91, peacefully passed away in his home in Waikoloa, HI on October 12, 2011, previously of [...]
With a heavy heart, I must report that another good one is gone. Robert Spangler, with family by his side, passed away in Hawaii at the age of 91 years. While working on EVERYTOWN, USA, I spoke with Robert several times over the years. I first made contact while he still lived in Baltimore, then [...]
This November 13 marks the 68th anniversary of the naval battle at Guadalcanal. In the early morning hours, the USS Atlanta and her battle group, at over a dozen ships strong, tread water off the coast of the island. They lay wait to intercept a like-sized Japanese surface force. The American contingent spied the enemy [...]