Final USS Arizona Survivor Lou Conter Passes Away at 102

April 2, 2024
Final USS Arizona Survivor Lou Conter Passes Away at 102
  • Lou Conter, the last USS Arizona survivor from Pearl Harbor, passed away at 102 due to congestive heart failure.

  • Conter witnessed the attack that claimed 1,177 sailors and Marines, later served as a Navy pilot, and received a Distinguished Flying Cross.

  • With Conter's death, only 19 Pearl Harbor attack survivors remain.

  • He will be buried in Grass Valley, California, beside his late wife.

  • Conter is remembered for his humility, attributing heroism to his fallen comrades rather than himself.

  • His eyewitness experiences provide valuable insight into the events leading the U.S. into World War II.

  • Pacific Historic Parks honored Conter's commitment to preserving the memory of Pearl Harbor and his representation of the 'greatest generation'.

  • Conter passed away surrounded by his family.

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