In Laura Hillenbrand's book, Louie says that the second albatross didn't smell as bad when they cut it open, but they did have to force the meat down. Phil's crazy-good pilot skills enable him to land the Super Man after an air fight leaves the plane in critical condition. The eight tins of water would run out quickly. Weve updated the security on the site. Introduced by Phils younger sister, the two quickly fell for each other. was born on February 5, 1975 to Orville and Nancy (Boynton) Phillips in Fremont, Michigan. Who is Russell Allen Phillips beyond a companion to Louie? Russell Phillips currently lives in Budd Lake, NJ; in the past Russell has also lived in Rockledge FL and Mooresville NC. Phil is well respected for his character and for his piloting skills. Allen quickly volunteered his crew for the rescue mission. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. When they arrived at the B-25s last known location, Allen found the area covered in clouds. Similar to the movie, Louie was given a tasty American-style meal. However, the sharks were not always bad. Starting the first day on the raft, sharks were a constant nuisance. to start your free trial of SparkNotes Plus. What they didnt realize was that those sharks would be their worst nightmare for the next 47 days. Save over 50% with a SparkNotes PLUS Annual Plan! Prison guard Mutsuhiro Watanabe was so relentless in his torture of the POWs that it left Louis with nightmares and constant dread. Stuck on life rafts, the trio faced numerous dangers, including starvation, sharks, weather, and enemy bullets. Yes. The two were sent Kwajalein which was also known asExecution Island. They were so close at times that the men would only have to reach out their hands to touch them. 2023 www.indystar.com. This account has been disabled. Domhall Gleeson, the son of Golden Globe-nominated Irish actor Brendan Gleeson, plays Phillips in the movie. He would keep his ordeal private. Domhall Gleeson, the son of Golden Globe-nominated Irish actor Brendan Gleeson, plays Phillips in the movie. Hours later, he would return to club the POWs. Unlike the movie, this did not happen immediately following the first broadcast. Sorry! Use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. I am now interned in the Tokyo prisoners' camp and am being treated as well as can be expected under war time conditions" The latter, of course, was a lie. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. "When they first put us in a cell, I just looked down at my knees, my bones, and my skin, and I just started crying. Phillips withered down to around 80 pounds. He also had a penchant for stealing and fighting. I swear I almost started to search for the rafts trademark to see if it was made in Germany or Japan. Thanks for your help! https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62938403/russell-allen-phillips. 1 bestseller. English Yes. This is the Unbroken Trailer 2 Other names that Russell uses includes Russel Phillips, Russell Gray Phillips, Russell G Phillips, Russel G Phillips and Russell Gray Phillips. They were too far away to be certain and theyd have to survive a stormy night and hope their raft wasnt blown away from land. After leaving school his life travels started from there. McCormick, Mike. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Age 50s Russell Allen Phillips Poplar Bluff, MO View Full Report May Go By Used To Live In Related To Rusell Phillips Any man who refused would suffer the same fate as the officers and thieves. Some days, the clouds would skirt their raft; they went for seven days without a drop of rain. Phil died on December 18, 1998. http://www3.ag.purdue.edu/Connections/NOW/Pages/Unbroken_Phillips.aspx, https://www.pinterest.com/pin/65865213272446111/, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=62938403. prisoner-of-war camp. When we started off, the two rafts had 12 half-pint tins of water. Phillips shied away from the limelight. The late Russell Allen Phillips, a World War II pilot and longtime LaPorte resident, spent nearly two months eating raw albatrosses and seagulls that happened to land on a tiny life raft that. This story was compiled from The Tribune archives and a story by Joseph S. Pete in The Times of Munster. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Its two left engines cut out, and it crashed into the Pacific Ocean 850 miles south of Oahu, Hawaii, killing eight of the eleven men on board. Louie, Phil, and other crewmates name their original B-24 Super Man. Sorry! When Henry Raymond Phillips was born on 27 September 1867, in Newton, Arkansas, United States, his father, Daniel Russell Phillips, was 21 and his mother, Clarissa Brasel, was 20. . Try again. On the 46th day, Allen and Zamperini saw land for the first time since theyd left the air base on the Green Hornet. Well, not completely. After Macs selfishness with the chocolate, the men turned to the sea for food. Louis Zamperini died on July In 1934 Phil graduated from LaPorte High School, and finished all forms of school in 1940. Eight of the 11-member crew died on impact. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Allens World War II experiences were detailed in his bombardier Louis Zamperinis book Devil At My Heels. View the profiles of people named Russell Allen Phillips. Yes. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. -Unbroken book, Yes. Zamperini and pilot Russell Allen "Phil" Phillips were picked up by the Japanese on July 13, 1943 (approx. was a self employed builder. Unreliable, no appearance, hard to stir, "death trap." Why did Louis consider Phil to be such a good pilot? Being separated from Cecy proved something to Phil, he needed to marry this woman.So on May 1, 1942, Cecys 21st birthday, he told her just that and sent her a check to buy the engagement ring. "Phil", as he was called in the war, sitting in Superman's cockpit. 1st LT USAAF WWIIS/N 1508239511th BG, 42nd B SqPilot and 1st Lt. Russell Allen Phillips was born in 1916 in Greencastle, Indiana and grew up in La Porte, Indiana. We caught rainwater. Terms in this set (25) Describe Russell Allen Phillips: Quiet, short for a Pilot, Louie's best friend, very brave, engaged to Cecy. Beside him was his tail gunner Francis McNamara. When Louie was declared dead after his plane disappeared, Pete would help hold his family together, and would never abandon hope. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. She also served as a surrogate for parts needed on other B-24s. They were alone. LAPORTE A LaPorte schoolteacher couldnt stomach chicken ever again, but that was one of the few telltale signs that suggested what he had endured. Louie did remember Pete's words during his race, which helped him to achieve the 56-second final lap in the men's 5000-meter event. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. The Southern California native a long-distance runner known as the Torrance Tornado ran in 1936 Olympics, did not let beatings and abuse break his will in the prison camp, later became a born-again Christian, and went back to Japan to forgive the guards who tormented him. Failed to remove flower. This browser does not support getting your location. Unbroken is the story of Zamperini, who was Phillips best friend and bunkmate. ), just before reaching an atoll in the Marshall Islands. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Russell Allen "Phil" Phillips Timeline & Summary BACK NEXT Phil meets Louie and they become pilot and bombardier, respectively, of the Super Man, a B-24 bomber. "He was thoughtful and caring and a very good teacher.". And every one of them is either swearing at ya, throwing rocks at ya, or jabbing ya with sticks, spitting on ya. Renews March 8, 2023 Unlike Louie, Phil does not speak much about his wartime experiences, and he is portrayed as a minor character in Louies story. Japanese nationalists were upset over the way Unbroken portrays the Japanese guards as being ruthless and abusive, saying, "This movie has no credibility and is immoral." So, they can't wait, so they line up in front of your cell, 75, 80 men lined up like going to a movie premiere. -CBS Sports Coming from a wealthy Japanese family of high pedigree, Corporal Watanabe, who had a privileged upbringing, felt humiliated and disgraced when his application to become an officer was rejected. They help each other survive. She knew his plane crashed, but always felt he was still alive. English Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Russell Phillips (131554080)? All too soon Phil and Louie had to leave the safety of the island. ", The B-24 Liberator bomber Louie was on, nicknamed The Green Hornet, had a history of mechanical issues. We caught a shark and tore it up and ate the liver out of it. Despite her limitations, Allen and his crew set off for the downed B-25 on May 27, 1943. Failed to delete memorial. Louie wanted to get home to his family, and Phil still had to marry Cecy. WHAT BEGAN AS A SIMPLE SEARCH AND RESCUE MISSION IN THE PACIFIC BECAME A 47-DAY FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL AND SUBSEQUENT IMPRISONMENT IN TWO OF JAPANS WORST CAMPS.. Russell Allen "Phil" Phillips. This one, the Green Hornet, was used on the daily vegetable runs between the air base and Hawaii. He was born on June 5, 1962 in Wild Rose to Gene and Betty (Baker) Phillips. After he was found and returned home, Russell Allen Phillips married Cecile Perry, who never gave up on him, and they had two children. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. TO CANCEL YOUR SUBSCRIPTION AND AVOID BEING CHARGED, YOU MUST CANCEL BEFORE THE END OF THE FREE TRIAL PERIOD. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The planting of 3 memorial trees in the honor of Russell Allen Phillips has been arranged by Amy Cardoza. However, unlike the movie, Louie's brother Pete told him this as they sat on their bed years earlier, not right before Louie left for the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany. Loy Clarence Phillips. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Louis Zamperini met Corporal Mutsuhiro Watanabe (aka "The Bird") at the Omori POW camp located on an island in Tokyo Bay. The following morning, Zamperini and Allen found the chocolate was gone. -Unbroken book, Yes, and like in the Unbroken movie, the true story confirms that this infuriated guard Mutsuhiro Watanabe (aka "The Bird"), who gave Louie daily beatings. He met (his wife) Cecy in Terre Haute before the war and they became engaged before he went off, longtime family friend Claudia Williams told The Times. He was sent back to the camp for a period of time before they invited him back to the radio station. They just needed to weaken him a bit first. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. I wouldn't even have a milkshake. On three occasions, Louie was injected and used as a guinea pig for medical experiments. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? After a bombing raid on Nauru, Allen earned special distinction awards for piloting his crippled B-24 home despite missing one rudder, having the hydraulic system completely shot away, and nearly 600 bullets holes tearing through the plane his crew nicknamed Superman. Download Concealed Carry Handguns, an absolutely free and exclusive digital book locked and loaded with all the tips, expert advice and pitfalls to avoid when carrying a handgun. "In grateful memory of First Lieutenant Louis S. Zamperini, A.S. No. It was produced by CBS He wrote his own message again, but at the last minute, they gave him a prewritten one filled with propaganda. "Allen," as he was called at home, had a nomadic childhood. by the Japanese Navy and put in a Want 100 or more? She just had that feeling.". He ordered one man to report to him to be punched in the face every night for three weeks. It is believed that this was part of the reason for his cruelty. The free trial period is the first 7 days of your subscription. Zamperini would hang the bait over the edge of the raft and as the shark swam past he would yank it out of the water by its tail. It wasnt until Mr. Burns started talking with Cecile Phillips, Russells wife, that the remarkable story came out. Its part of the miracle that they even survived the crash.. But the island was moving. Russell Allen Phillips, known as Phil, is Louies companion throughout his war experiences. Zamperini and pilot Russell Allen "Phil" Phillips were picked up by the Japanese on July 13, 1943 (approx. With the water supply issue solved, they had to move on to food. They had their sores treated, were fed, and treated like friends, but their journey wasnt over yet. cemeteries found in Plainfield, Waushara County, Wisconsin, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Overnight I became fanatical. "The next thing you know another albatross landed," said Louie, "and I told the guys, 'We got to try to eat it.' The whole time three things kept Phil going and sane, the stories the three would tell to each other, the songs they would sing, and the promise of marriage he made Cecy. Some of his early antics included jumping from the caboose of a train when his family was on their way to California. "Pete told me I had to quit drinking and smoking if I wanted to do well," Louis told Running Times Magazine, "and that I had to run, run, run." Try again. difficulties and went down over the Resend Activation Email. He was known for his calm, cool, and quiet character.The tail number is unknown for the B-24D Green Hornet, which was ditched and lost at sea on 27 May 1943 in the Pacific. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. In their new location the two experienced kindness and sympathy. Louie was disappointed in Mac over the chocolate but figured they would be rescued soon anyway. They used the albatrosses natural desire to roost after eating to their advantage. "The worst part I think about being in the cell was [Japanese] submarines," Louie revealed in a CBN interview. Their unbelievable but true-life tale hit movie theaters nationwide on Christmas. First, Mutsuhiro Watanabe tried to pin a goat's death on Louis Zamperini, then he set out to punish Louis for going to the camp doctor without permission for severe dysentery. interview follows the events in the movie. You'll also receive an email with the link. He first meets Louie at a training base in Washington state. He practiced judo on an appendectomy patient." The amazing tale of survival is told in Zamperini's memoir 'Devil At My Heels', and in Laura Hillenbrand's #1 bestseller "Unbroken".Much of this bio was provided by findagrave member B24CoPilotNiece, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Oops, something didn't work. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Inmate Name: Russell Allen Phillips: Inmate Id #3536017: Gender: Male: Current Facility: West Virginia Division of Corrections (WV DOC) Current Location: Charleston, West Virginia: Time Left For Release: 1740 : Release Date: 2023-09-25 : Phone Number: This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. He knew theyd need its supplies. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 20% Please reset your password. Like in the movie, the real Louis Zamperini was at first allowed to read his own message on Radio Tokyo, in which he included information about fellow POWs so that their families would know they were still alive too. Please wait while we process your payment. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. at the 30:20 mark. They become crewmates and close friends. Now, here I'm an athlete, I remember myself when I was a powerful, physical athlete, and now I'm just skin and bone and a skeleton, that's all, and that brought tears to my eyes." He simply had to make it home and see her again. Phil is an Indiana native who trains to be a military pilot. Make sure that the file is a photo. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. A few hours after midnight on the 33rd day, Mac died and the two men buried him at sea the following morning. Russell enjoyed escaping to the open road on his Harley, refurbishing his El Camino but mostly lending a helping hand to anyone he could help.Russell is survived by his significant other: Bonnie Morris and her son: Cody; father: Gene Phillips; brothers: Rickie "Rick" (Alice) Phillips, Randy "Porky" (Julie) Phillips, Ronald "Joe" (Lori) Phillips; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends.A Celebration of Life will be held at 10AM on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at DJ's Corner Bar, Bancroft, followed with a luncheon at 11AM . If you don't see it, please check your spam folder. Get Annual Plans at a discount when you buy 2 or more! It was nicknamed "Execution Island" due to the fact that nine marines had already been beheaded there. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. -Unbroken book, Yes. He was born there April 1, 1916, while the Rev. Phil was born in 1916 in Greencastle, Indiania, but grew up in LaPorte, Indiania. Phil was then told that he would be sent to Zentsuji,which was rumored to be the best POW camp in Japan. However, he went into hiding for seven years and never ended up being prosecuted. One of Phils co-workers at Kesling Middle School states he never even heard about the incident until he was speaking to Phillips wife Cecile (Matt Fritz 1). Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. "Just Living The Dream." Zamperini (Jack O'Connell). The Japanese saw an American Olympian as a valuable asset. Allen, as friends and colleagues knew him in his hometown of La Porte, Indiana, graduated from La Porte High School in 1934 and earned a degree in forestry from Purdue University. Verify and try again. They had drifted approximately 2,000 miles. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Lieutenant Russell Allen Phillips died on December 18, 1998. the book Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand recently documented his story as a part of Louie Zamperini's biography. Earlier this year, The Railway Man also depicted the horrors endured by POWs who were held by the Japanese, with one Japanese guard spending a lifetime atoning for his actions during WWII. There is a problem with your email/password. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. They drank their fill and then used their mouths to transfer the water from the canvas cover to the empty tins. Meanwhile, Louie graduates from Army Flying School and is commissioned as a second lieutenant. Phillips, Russell AllenRussell Allen Phillips, age 52, of Plainfield, died unexpectedly on June 11, 2014. for the movie that chronicles the life of 1st LT USAAF WWII S/N 15082395 11th BG, 42nd B Sq Pilot and 1st Lt. Russell Allen Phillips was born in 1916 in Greencastle, Indiana and grew up in La Porte, Indiana. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? This is a carousel with slides. Zamperini dressed Allens wounds and rowed the small raft after a second one that was drifting in the currents nearby. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Academy Award-winner Angelina Jolie directed "Unbroken," an adaptation of "Seabiscuit" author Laura Hillenbrand's New York Times No. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. He married Doris Laurene Franklin on 10 February 1945, in Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The salt water helped, too.. Epilogue. -Unbroken book As the book states, "Watanabe beat POWs every day, fracturing their windpipes, rupturing their eardrums, shattering their teeth, tearing one man's ear half off, leaving men unconscious. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Some dummkopf had put in pliers when everyone knows that no matter where you are, on land or sea or in the air, you need a knife, he writes in his book. The Southern California native a long-distance runner known as the Torrance Tornado ran in 1936 Olympics, did not let beatings and abuse break his will in the prison camp, later became a born-again Christian, and went back to Japan to forgive the guards who tormented him. The sharks slapped the rafts with their tails, rammed into them, splashed water onto the men, and even jumped at them. After a crash, they spent 47 days adrift in the ocean on a life raft with tail gunner Francis McNamara, who died on the 33rd day. Also growing up Phils household was extremely religious. The Bird reasoned that the officers should have had control of the men, therefore they should be punished too. While POWs, they endured torture, lack of food and medical care, and multiple hardships.After they were repatriated, Russell Allen Phillips married his hometown sweetheart Cecile Cecy' Perry, and they had two children, a boy and a girl.Louis Zamperini met and married Cynthia Applewhite, and they had two children. He graduated from Newaygo High School in 1993. You're signed up for the American Outdoor Guide Boundless newsletter. When the sharks swam up for a closer look, Zamperini would grab one of the pilot fish and they would be able to eat that day. GREAT NEWS! Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). UNLOCK PROFILE. As darkness settled in, a cold wrapped itself around the men. Please enter your email and password to sign in. He began drinking when he was eight, hiding under the dinner table sipping glasses of wine. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? THREE FEET BENEATH THEIR RAFT, SWIMMING WITH SEVEN-FOOT SHARKS, THE MEN WATCHED AS THEIR RAFT WAS STRAFED WITH BULLETS.. "He met (his wife) Cecy in Terre Haute before the war and they became engaged before he went off," longtime family friend Claudia Williams told The Times of Munster. You may cancel your subscription on your Subscription and Billing page or contact Customer Support at custserv@bn.com. other crewmen, Zamperini survived in a Three feet beneath their raft, swimming with seven-foot sharks, the men watched as their raft was strafed with bullets. Zamperini and his story are -Unbroken book, Yes. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. The two of them quickly became close friends. "Because of my own personal feelings, I treated the prisoners strictly as enemies of Japan. February, a special trailer for Phillips shied away from the limelight, according to the story in The Times of Munster. of the war. Guy Roosevelt Phillips . The following spring a Japanese civilian was brought in and Louie beat him as his fellow captives cheered. The rule that is most often cited in the series is Rule #9: Never go anywhere without a knife. You'll be billed after your free trial ends. -Unbroken book. This is your Louie talking. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Family members linked to this person will appear here. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? -Unbroken book. Build Slim Height 6 ft 1 in or 185 cm Weight 77 kg or 170 lbs Girlfriend / Spouse Domhnall Gleeson dated - "The plane was used for salvaging parts from it," Louie said in a CBN interview. $24.99 Make sure that the file is a photo. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Try again later. There was an error deleting this problem. Yes. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Dont have an account? The men spent days wrestling the raft in storms and ocean swells of over 25 feet and they spent days in the doldrums, drifting on water as smooth as glass with vibrant sunrises and sunsets and the colorful albatrosses coloring the sky above them. -Unbroken book, Yes. Zamp, Allen said, Youre the captain now, Zamperini would later recall in his book. They had drifted approximately 2,000 miles. Later, Phil and Louie are both members of the Green Hornet crew that suffers an anticipated crash. They had no food. It was no use. Louis Zamperini. He was captured by the Japanese and Russell never graduated from high school but many people did not know this from his many talents. Learn more about managing a memorial . One afternoon, while the men slept, an albatross landed near Zamperinis head. You can always change this later in your Account settings. However, there is plenty of documentation and forensic evidence to back up the movie. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Instead Phil found himself at Ashio, where he was forced to work in the copper mines while only receiving half of the already small rations at the camp. On November 7, 1941, Phil enlisted in the Air Corps near his home at Fort Benjamin Harrison during his engagement to Cecile Perry. Try again later. on 50-99 accounts. A system error has occurred. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. The Green Hornet rolled to the left and spun toward the Pacific. Allens father was a minister and was serving as a chaplain in France and Allen taught the other men some of the songs from church. -Unbroken book, Yes. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Continue to start your free trial. There was a problem getting your location. Unbroken tells the story of I had a head injury. They also performed the "water cure" method of torture, whereby a prisoner is tipped backwards and water is poured up his nose as his mouth is held shut, causing him to eventually pass out. Please reset your password. moment his ongoing nightmares of his Russell L. Phillips, his father, was completing studies at DePauw University. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. The men knew that if they went into the water, the bullets wouldnt get them. Every morning we woke up and we expected, well this is the day, this is the day they're going to kill us. It caught the attention of Adolf Hitler, who requested that Louie come over to his box in the stands. Current Address: CAQE Eagle Canyon Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM. Phone Number: See available information. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. There, he is subject to more extreme physical and emotional maltreatment and abuse. He had to describe to his captors what the injection was doing to his body. Instead of rescue, they were greeted with bullets. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Working as a farm hand for Madden Farms, as a mechanic for Plainfield Trucking and then spreading his wings wider, he hit the road as a truck driver. The beatings left Louie deaf in his left ear for several weeks. Louie described them as varying between six feet and more than twenty feet long (the latter being a great white shark). 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