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I never heard this story: ~~~~~~~~~~ When the USS West Virginia was struck and sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, most believed those lost had perished instantly. But when the battleship was finally salvaged months later, a chilling discovery was made deep within a sealed storeroom. Inside were the bodies of three young sailors — Ronald Endicott, Clifford Olds, and Louis “Buddy” Costin. Alongside them lay a small calendar, each day carefully crossed off, marking their survival in total darkness. From December 7 to December 23, they endured for sixteen agonizing days, waiting for a rescue that never came. For the men who later recovered the ship, the sight was unforgettable. Hardened Navy workers wept when they realized these sailors had clung to life as long as humanly possible. Today, their story is a haunting reminder of the immense human cost of war, and the strength of those who faced its most impossible circumstances with courage and resolve. #neverforget #fblifestyle #history