I regretfully announce the passing of my dear father, John A. Schindele, a member of the crew of the USS Johnston. Here is his obituary: http://www.cascadememorial.com/obits/obituaries.php/obitID/198183/obit/John-Arthur-Schindele There was truly no one like him, I wish you all had the opportunity to know him! His son, John
My sincere condolences on your loss, John. Please accept on his behalf my thanks and appreciation for his courageous service. Mr. Schindele, you will never be forgotten. :S!
Thanks to all on the condolences! My personal commentary is that "Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailor" needs to be made into a movie. On the other hand, Hollywood would probably screw it up...
My sincere condolences. Your father appears to have been quite a man. Thank you for sharing his story.
For those interested here is a link to my father's comments on the battle. Missing him on this fathers day! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJVS57CZwcU