World War II Navy veteran Ira “Ike” Schab, one of the dwindling number of survivors of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, has died. Daughter Kimberlee Heinrichs told The Associated Press that Schab died at home early Saturday in the presence of her and her husband. - Eugene Tanner/APFor last year’s commemoration, Schab spent weeks building up the strength to be able to stand and salute. Ira Schab, right, talks with reporters while sitting next to his son, retired Navy Commander Karl Schab, on December 7, 2022, in Hawaii. Speaking at a 2022 ceremony, Schab asked people to honor those who served at Pearl Harbor.

Source: CNN December 21, 2025 13:33 UTC