Longtime Benician Harold Bray, a humble man, claims he is no hero. Benicians — and well, many Americans — beg to differ. They think he’s as good as gold. Well, maybe closer to bronze. With the passing ...

Seventy-nine years ago, Harold Bray was one of 900 people who survived the sinking of the USS Indianapolis — only to fight sharks, starvation, and the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean for five days.

For decades Benicians have held Harold Bray — the last USS Indianapolis survivor — in high regard. The location of his statue, however, is another story. Bray was celebrated and honored for his ...