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 ...

BENICIA -- On Saturday morning, the city of Benicia dedicated a new monument to a living resident, a man who served in World War II and has become the sole survivor of one of the worst tragedies in ...