Jim Blane

Jim Blane, a World War II U.S. Marine and one of the last surviving veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima, shares his harrowing experiences as he approaches his 101st birthday. He vividly recalls the emotional moment of witnessing the flag raised on Mount Suribachi amidst intense combat. Blane discusses the battle's strategic significance, the brutal losses endured, and his own injuries. He opens up about decades of silence, the importance of community among veterans, and his reconciliation journey in Japan, highlighting the need to honor fallen comrades.