Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Andrew Thomasson perseveres the powerful Iwo Jima tide so he can fulfill his promise to his family and lay his grandfather's ashes to rest. During the Battle for Iwo Jima, Motor Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Oscar Thomasson's landing craft was destroyed while making its way to the island during the U.S. forces' initial assault. Thomasson ultimately survived the battle and went on to raise a family near Wichita, Kan. He passed away Dec. 22, 2006 at the age of 80.