PT-109: A Tribute to the Greatest Generation

While on mission in the Solomon Islands, Tim Scott and Will Decker uncover the remarkable story of PT-109 and Lieutenant John F. Kennedy’s incredible survival. Amidst the haunting remnants of war, they relive Kennedy’s harrowing journey after his patrol boat was struck by a Japanese destroyer in 1943, leaving him and his crew stranded in hostile waters. Against the odds, these men of the Greatest Generation endured, forging a story of resilience that would echo through history.

For Will, this journey holds an even deeper resonance. His father, Chase, served in the very islands where Kennedy’s ordeal took place. Alongside his brother Frank, who was tragically lost at sea, Chase’s wartime experiences left an indelible mark, bridging the generations of sacrifice and resilience. As Tim and Will dive to submerged wrecks and trek through dense jungles, they not only uncover the scars left by war but reflect on the legacy of those, like Kennedy and Chase, who faced unimaginable trials.

From the solemn underwater tombs to the sun-scorched shores, PT-109 becomes a personal journey, prompting reflections on life’s brevity and the enduring strength of the Greatest Generation of World War II. It’s a call to honor those who came before, to make each moment count, and to carry forward a legacy of hope and perseverance.

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