I worked as safety staff years ago at a VA (veteran’s) psych ward. There was a patient, much older than the rest, who was a WWII vet. He was a sailor stationed at Pearl Harbor in 1941 and a survivor of the attack. He had terrible PTSD. Most of his PTSD revolved around the days after December 7th, however, when he was ordered to do guard duty by the battleships at night. The banging at night and the helplessness of not being able to help his fellow sailors tore him apart. Especially as the banging slowly became less and less and then stopped altogether. He went on to live a fairly normal life, but as he began to mentally decline in his older years, the banging came back to torment him at night. Hearing him beg long-dead men to stop banging, sob as he profusely apologized for being helpless to do anything, and scream in torment was heartbreaking to experience and I spent many hours in the middle of the night sitting with him as he cried an ocean of tears and told me how they would not stop banging in the dark of his room.

Bless Fisk for recounting over and over what must’ve been some of the most horrifying days of his life to keep the memory of Clifford, Ronald, and Louis alive. I hope the dates on their tombstones can be changed, after the absolute horror they all endured, they deserve it.

As a United States Sailor, retired, you brought me to tears. There so many unimaginable stories like this. This was an incredibly well done documentary. Thank you for honoring these Sailors, these shipmates, and their families by telling this story. Powerful stuff.

This is some of the best documentary work I have seen in general, let alone on KZfaq. Amazing work

The only flaw in your channel is that you don't do enough videos : Your research, fact-checking, photos, narration, pace, voice and humour at times are just...wow! Please do more.

The quality of this documentary is unreal!

A distant relative, Clay Cooper Rector, storekeeper 3rd class, is still entombed in the USS Arizona. In this video, I recognized Richard Fisk as the volunteer who helped me find his data page in a large binder when I visited the Memorial in 1995. Bless them both. Tomorrow is Veteran's Day, 2023.

It's sad that they did not give the parents the explanation of their children's death. They bravely huddled together in that room for over two weeks for survival, awaiting help, having faith in their company that they would be rescued. At least the sailors kept the story alive. But as you say, it's a giant metal maze and they really had no chance to escape, they were just delaying the inevitable.

This is not a thrown together Google image and clip art video with mediocre narration consisting of reworked Wikipedia articles. This is quality and deserves way more likes/follows. I hope this channel is around for a while.

This is such a masterpiece. I like with how much empathy you narrated the incident, which I do not think many had ever heard of.

My grandma would cry anytime Pearl Harbor was brought up. She ended up losing a brother in WW2. Her Brother was in the Army; he bravely jumped on a grenade thrown into a group of his comrades to save them. And he was the only casualty of that grenade. His fellow comrades sent my grandma (very close) letters describing what happened, and how much her brother loved her, being so thankful for what her brother did, which I now have in my possession. 🇺🇸❤

Im a grizzled old combat vet, not much phases me. But as I sit here polishing my motorcycle and listening to this story, i feel something that I haven't felt in longer than i can remember, tears running down my cheek. Thank you for a true and heart felt telling of these young men's last days

Can I just say that the narration in this is utterly flawless. Genuinely my favourite of any of these documentary-style channels. An upload from Real Horror is always a treat.

I have heard this story probably tens of times by now, but this video finally allowed me to fully understand and visualize everything. This video was simply incredible. Not only did you tell their stories with correct facts but also with the respect they deserved. It's easy to get lost in true crime and dark media and forget that these were real peope. They lived real lives, had real dreams, and experienced real horrible deaths. None of us can ever even begin to grasp the horror these three young men must have felt in their last moments. All we can do is hear their story, take a moment of silence, and remember their names.

Found you last night. I'm 3 stories/documentaries in and I've gotta say- wow. Just...wow. Your ability to tell a story...your narration. It's incredible. The best I've ever heard. You tell these stories so carefully and with so much emotion. I've never heard anything like it. I'm hooked. You're an amazing human being. Keep doing what you're doing. All of my love, from Texas 💖💖💖

Real Horror this story is not only tragic and horrifying but it has a horrifying realisation to it (If 3 sailors could survive for 2 weeks within a ship fully submerged under water then just think how many other people could've been trapped alive on board every shipwreck throughout history??)

You said you'd do your best to tell their story right, and my god, you absolutely did. I frequently put on videos to listen to in the background, but this one I had to really give my full attention to. One of the biggest criticisms I have about this kind of content, despite loving the genre as a whole, is that it often feels like creators are exploiting the victims of the story for entertainment. But you've always shown a true interwst in bringing light and giving the forgotten a voice. This is a story that will stick with me for a long time. It is truly tragic, and while I can't imagine the magnitude of grief felt by those connected to them, I do hope that at the very least, their tombstones can be changed soon. Great video as usual, RH.

What a terrible,unimaginable way to leave this world, may their souls rest in peace. Thank you for covering their stories and sharing them with us.

You have a new member in me, I absolutely love your documentary and narration style. Usually I don't put beautiful and strange/horrific true stories in the same sentence, but your videos are like a paradox. Keep up the great work!

this is genuinely one of the most heartbreaking stories i've ever heard. these three men were my age, doing more for others than i've ever done and yet they still died in such a horrible way. i cannot imagine the pain their families went through, and i also can't imagine the guilt and trauma that fiske had to endure for the rest of his life. they were all so young, they had so much life left to live and so much left to give this world. i hope that they are resting in peace now, knowing that they will never be forgotten.

So horrific. I feel terrible for those three young sailors. I’ve heard this story before. They said that the sailors that were working nearby started wearing earplugs because they couldn’t stand hearing the banging and knowing those guys were trapped. In the story I heard they were told to get back to work and just ignore it. I didn’t know that they were actually looking for them. That makes me feel a little better that they were trying to rescue them. What a horrible way to die. It would torture me to know my child died that way 😢😢😢. I love the narrator’s voices. It’s so soothing even though she’s telling us a real horror story. Btw, I love the research you did on this story. I feel like you honor those three men by telling their story in order that we may never forget them.

As a Navy veteran and a bolierman this is a sad story, may God's grace shine on these shipmates.

i’ve heard this story before but never did i know the backstory of the three men. thank you for not only shedding light on their story in such an incredible way, but showing who Ronald, Clifford, and Louis were.

As far as deaths go, CO poisoning is actually apparently pleasant. You kinda just get super tired, and fall asleep. In the grand scheme of things, the three boys definitely went out with relative ease, which is a nice sentiment considering the absolute anxiety and terror they must’ve experienced leading up to the final minutes.

I very, very rarely comment on videos but I just need to tell you that you have an undeniable talent for what you're doing. The writing, the editing, the construction of a narrative, etc. You are absolutely knocking this documentary thing out of the park. When I first started watching your channel, I legitimately thought this was a small KZfaqr who was reuploading documentaries from some major company but now that I'm reading your comments and I know it's a single person doing these, I decided I should throw my hat in the ring and let you know you're doing a fantastic job. I am savoring every second of these videos and always look forward to the next one. Keep up the great work!

Absolutely terrifying. I can't begin to imagine how these fellow sailors felt. Thank you for giving their story a proper voice for everyone to experience.

" Facts are stubborn things..." John Adams, Statesman, Massachusetts (2nd President of the United States). Be assured the spirit of those 3 sailors and others who gave their lives in similar circumstances have made their story come to light from the darkness of military secrecy. What you and others have done for them is commendable. Thank you ALL!

Thinking about what those poor young men went through just brings me to tears. Thank you for your empathy and hard work. Your work is outstanding.

It blows my mind how this channel doesn't have more subscribers or views. This is a different caliber of video editing, narration, and 3D visuals; everything is so amazing. I'm so glad to have stumbled across your channel! You guys really deserve much more recognition.

Seeing the photo of the sunken ship 3 days after the attack gave me absolute chills. Knowing that those three men were still alive, trapped, and completely inaccessable to the divers is soul crushing. Edit to add: Finishing this documentary made me burst into tears. Thank you for giving this story the honesty and respect. I can't believe you obtained the original photo of Clifford last seen alive. Please treat the items well, although I have no doubt you will.

I wish I could do more to boost this story than just push two buttons and write a comment. This deserves far more attention. You did an amazing job telling their stories without sensationalizing their death or being unnecessarily gory (as most true crime and horror channels like to do). Thank you for doing your best for these three young men.

This story absolutely broke my heart. As an avid history lover this is something I had never even heard of, even in school. Hearing about how those three men had to be absolutely terrified, out of their wits scared, probably uneven to fully comprehend what was happening to them amidst the vivid hallucinations they would see in the dark brings tears to my eyes. Knowing that their follow soldiers knew they were down there, that they could eve hear them is something that I wouldn't even wish upon my worst enemy because it has to be the most heartbreaking thing to ever experience. Thank you for telling this story, for telling all parts of it. To the horrors they endured, to the rescue efforts, Fisks loyalty to this being remembered and even the injustice the families faced regarding their death dates. Thank you

That is a terrible way to go, and I can't imagine being above the surface and hearing the banging, knowing people were trapped and feeling helpless. Fiske was clearly haunted by it. I am glad he told the story over the years.

Dude the horror i felt when you talked about complete darkness freaked me the hell out. I absolutely cannot begin to understand what they must of felt down there. Rest in peace. Good god

Why isn't this on Netflix/HULU is my question. The way you narrated the most critical moments of the three young men locked up in that room shook me: the descriptions, the pauses, the honor you payed through every detail. Amazing.

My Papa survived the Pacific but for other reasons, had his records suppressed. The results of which have left unalterable genetic marks in his children, down to his great grandchildren. This was so well done that it made me tear up, and that's not easy. Thank you for your respect and decency.

Your channel is my new favorite for these kinds of videos. The quality is unmatched. Your respectful approach to each subject is extremely refreshing. Try not to overwork yourself and I hope you have a good day ❤️

It is incredible to see creators as multitalented as you. You excel in narration, research, writing, editing and graphics.

This needs to have a bigger audience… An absolutely unreal, beautiful, and respectful documentary about these three men

My lord. The research. The writing. The narration ( her accent to my American ears sounds so serious, so heavy with emotion at some points, and haunting in the best of ways) The video itself….This is phenomenally done. And every bit of content you upload is equally as good!

I'm moved beyond words by this tragic story. You approached this with such care, specificity and respect. Just masterfully done. Such a special thing you've done here. Be proud.

I notice every time you post the quality of your documentaries just gets better and better! I was stunned by the work of this video, all aspects of it were performed perfectly. The best part was knowing you did very in-depth research in the respect and peace of those three men. Your channel is criminally underrated, and deserves way more views each time you post. I have never seen such careful handiwork and effort on topics like these performed so well before! It is quite terrifying too, these videos are way more scary than any media-related book, TV show, movie, or videogame could ever do. Much respect for not only covering the true story of these three men, but also putting in quality effort and honesty while doing so. I very much hope one day the KZfaq algorithm will pick up the quality of these videos and bring them to more light than ever.

The name of your channel is a perfect choice. The horror of your content is brilliantly portrayed, without gratuitous violence or the elements that we see in a typical Hollywood horror story. Just a starkly quiet telling that chills your listeners down to our core. Thank you for doing such an amazing job!!❤️

Could listen for hours and hours to this voice over. Perfect balance between objective storytelling and added personal comments too. The quality of some documentary channels here on the platform is unreal! Thank you for once again a fascinating story.

The responsibility and weight of having all that documentation in hopes that Don Haines' original efforts may be continued must be so impactful. I hope this documentary reaches a vast audience and inspires a new campaign to return the truth to these men and their memories. Your channel is deeply moving overall and the care with which you report on the stories you choose are much appreciated.

SOURCES, NOTES & MORE: bit.ly/3ZZ5SvL (links to a public Patreon post) Sorry this took so long. I’ve been working really hard to try and improve my editing/animation which was (unsurprisingly) a very steep learning curve. Also, my usual caveat: I’m not a team, just one person and this is just a passion project/hobby. Please see sources above and give me a shout if you see in anything in this video which doesn't seem factually right, as I like to add in clarifications and corrections where relevant. Until next time 🙂 RH

I really love the story of multiple people's attempts to keep this story alive. The careful telling and retelling is like the relaying of a single torch in the dark. Hearing about your contact with David Haines made me feel really strongly. Thanks for what you do.

Jesus wept, this one hit like a wrecking ball. Thank you for telling their story.

This is the kind of quality I'd expect to see from a full production studio- seriously amazing work. These poor people deserve to have their stories told and you do so in a very informative and empathetic way. Please keep doing what you're doing!

Thank you for this. Between 1980 and 1984, my family was stationed on Hickam AFB in Honolulu. When you live in Hawaii, on Oahu especially, you live in the shadow of Pearl Harbor. You grow up being told the stories of the giant bullet-holes in the buildings, kept unfilled in the honor of what happened; the story of how the Japanese pilots oddly left the water tower standing, believing it to be a religious shrine; walking over the final resting places of all the sailors who lost their lives when the Arizona sank in 9 minutes. It's part if the culture now. My father had told me this story of the men trapped in the hulls, the knockings that continued until the 23rd (I think he said the 24th), but erroneously he had believed it to be from the Arizona. It was not until just now that I realized his recalling of events was skewed and he never knew it. It was the Virginia, though highly possible banging was coming from other ships, too. But I think this was the story he had told us kids and since I hold a very soft spot in my heart for all things Pearl Harbor (except the movie, that was bad) , it touched me quite deeply. It is, in fact, worse than I imagined. Your retelling was amazing and the correction of details is appreciated. Again, thank you! And well done!

the time, effort, and passion put into these documentaries is evident. Unlike many content creators who lazily throw together a sorry excuse for a highschool project consisting of royalty free images for profit, your videos show the upmost respect to the victims and truly tell their story. I hope you continue to post more and that your channel sees the growth it deserves. Thank you for genuinely interesting, respectful, and in depth documentaries

Your explanation and methodical narration sheds light on so many aspects of their story. And your approach is so incredibly (almost painfully) empathetic/human. We are reminded not only of the horror that happened but the tragedy of those left behind. Thank you for the tremendous effort and research that you put into your work!

This is so insanely well made. 15:12 that transition and title card gave me actual chills. I also absolutely love the narrator's voice. So crisp. Also the way you went over the evidence of how it was treated was extremely good, and very kind.

The narrator’s voice is PERFECT! I could listen to her for hours on end. Additionally, the content flows and keeps the listener totally engaged. A brilliantly crafted video channel.

Fisk is another hero of this story. Absolutely horrifying 💔 sometimes bureaucracy is actively evil, and sometimes like here, it's disinterest is also evil. These men suffered an unimaginable fate. Thank you for honouring them 🙏💔

Just recently found your channel today and I've gotta say the quality you bring to these videos is just...off the charts. Absolutely phenomenal and very moving. Keep up this amazing work and I hope your channel grows and gets the recognition it deserves.

Every once in a while, I see a documentary that takes my breath away. It's been a while since that's happened. Until I watched this documentary. I can't think of a better way to pay tribute to these heros, than to have their story told correctly in a video like this that will live on forever. Thank you for this tribute 🙏 I hope they can rest peacefully now. 💜 💜💜

I believe the intent of the story teller makes all the difference. Plenty of large channels have told it but even the best of them Tell it simply to have content that emphasizes the utter horror with not much details. This channel on the other hand does illustrate the horror also but with much more reverence and thoughtful accounting of the actual people, respectively acknowledging those peoples families which I find is important, much more impactful, and Infinitely interesting. Now THIS is storytelling at its best, putting mostly all other popular storytellers to shame. Thank you! I pray that this message finds you well!

I've read about these cases 30 years ago, but there, it was only given that it occurred, not how or who the men in question were. Thank you for shining light on a story that I may not have remembered constantly, but somehow has never left me completely. You did these men justice.

The narration and storytelling within this video is some of the best I have EVER heard. The amount work that had gone into this video must have enormous!

This is the best KZfaq documentary I've ever seen. A true feat of empathy and artistic brilliance that left me both captivated and devastated. Thank you for telling these boys stories.

God bless Richard Fiske, Haines and others for all of their efforts to honor the memories and bravery of these fellow fallen sailors.

The kindest and saddest way to tell the horrifying destiny of these three young men. A really moving piece of research and empathy with the war victims.

It was around 11pm I started a metal puzzle and tried out a video I’ve saved for a while figuring I’d give your channel a shot. it’s now 6:16 am I’ve gotta be up in about three hours and I’m not even done with the puzzle. Stellar work and a beautiful voice I’ll be binging your entire playlist tomorrow after or during an unhealthy amount of coffee

this caused such a chill down my spine finishing this. the way you covered and talked about these boys was like they were an old family friend and the care you have for these boys and their story is SO evident. thank you so much for telling their story ❤

The skill and detail put into this documentary, coupled with the sensitivity towards the young men who died puts it in a league of its own.

I had never heard of this story before today. The storytelling on this was absolutely fantastic. I don't know how this channel doesn't have more subscribers.

I've just discovered your channel and binged it in an afternoon and I'm incredibly impressed by the quality of your documentaries and the fact you don't just roll out all the same topics that have been done a thousand times on here. You've earned a new subscriber.

I'm mostly a lurker on KZfaq and rarely comment on videos but I just want to say that I absolutely love the way you present your documentaries. The amount of research, the narrative, the way you present everything is just great. I've come to the point where videos on youtube are just white noise for me when I work/do something but your documentaries make me drop everything and really immerse myself in your work. I actually teared up watching this. Thank you! I'm looking forward to more of your work and have turned on notifications (which I rarely do as well lol)

Of all the times this video could've been reccomended to me, a scarily similar in incident is happening yet again...

This is the first channel I’ve enjoyed so much that when I realized I had watched them all. And nothing compares, I watched them all again. And enjoyed it just as much. Thanks for this work, it’s just great!

This is a magnificent piece of journalism. Thank you for digging and exposing. Don't stop; we need you.

This was just utterly heartwrenching to watch all the way through, imagine being one of those men trapped in a darkness that swallows you whole and all you have is each other and you try again and again to make yourself heard so you have that chance at being rescued but it all fails, life is such a precious thing and yet even after these men had died waiting for the chance at being rescued the government didn’t recognize that for them and made no effort to inform the parents, imagine being one of their parents and not knowing where your sons body is and if he suffered at all. Anyways this video is masterfully done, I’m not much of an emotional person but the storytelling and the way I felt connected to these men made me almost boohoo sob, well done

This channel is absolutely of the highest quality. From research to editing, your empathy puts the content over the top. 🌹 Well done.

This documentary is absolutely out of this world. This is unparalleled in terms of quality and professionalism. Your tone of voice and serene way of speaking gave me the most wonderful tear-inducing chills. I'm serious ma'am, you have a true talent.

What a heartbreaking story. More people should see this video. You told their story, as devastating as it was, with so much compassion. Thank you for this!

I am so touched by the amount of work you put into honoring these men. messrs fisk and haines, too. thank you for this informative video & the beautiful tribute.

You tell your stories with such empathy and care. This is what public history, especially the history of horrors like this, is all about

This was absolutely fantastic. I don’t have the vocabulary to adequately explain the admiration I have for your work, nor the profound sorrow I now have upon hearing the horror and reality of 3 innocent kids being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Very, very powerful stuff… and you did it with such compassion and sincerity. I hope you don’t become a story producer for the money that these remarkable stories will eventually make you… nor do I hope you ever have a deadline imposed on your vision and work product. That said, please please make 10 videos and send them to Netflix and HBO. Your work, but more importantly, these stories NEED to be heard. Well done, well done. I will be donating to your patreon regularly.

This narrator's voice is excellent for story telling 👏 👌 👍

I had never heard of these three men before, thank you for telling their story in such a unbiased, yet very human and emotive way.

So much empathy and hard work goes into the videos on your channel, not only that but the compassion in your narration is impeccable, you've struck this incredible balance between sincerity and opinion, like you mean every word you say, and it serves to tell the story in all its detail but also protect the people involved. Amazing!

I love the aesthetic of this channel. I’ve been searching for videos like this my whole life. Thank you!

This story broke my heart when I first heard it. I can’t imagine the hopelessness the men must’ve felt when they realized no one will be coming for them.

The amount of effort and detail you go into is unmatched. You are beyond respectful and you are keeping the stories of these people alive. I really commend you.

You are hand down the best narrator I've heard and your extensive research to get all the details right and do each tragedy justice is very honorable. Looking forward to more content!

I managed to keep it together all the way up until the rolling of the closing credits and the image of Fiske on the little TV screen was all I needed and I was sobbing down in my soul! Not because I'm so great at keeping my emotions in check but because I think I held my breath the entire production. Dear God they were just kids. Bravo! A superior documentary. I couldn't hit that subscribe button fast enough! Hell, I think I triple clicked it.

@RH, I don't ever comment on KZfaq but I just wanted to say that you are such a talented documentary maker: the narration, the music, the research, the impeccable timing, the transitions throughout, and your amazing ability to honor the victims and properly portray the horrific situations in which they found themselves. The amount of work you put into these videos is nothing short of astounding. I, like I think most folks watching your channel, get excited everytime I see you post. I've been hooked on your channel since watching your Nutty Putty Cave and Helios documentaries. Thank you so much for doing what you do!

This was an absolutely incredible video. The amount of respect you have for the victims of tragedies is sadly a rarity, and it’s so refreshing. The way you tell stories really hits hard emotionally.

Absolutely stunning. One of the best documentary channels going. Such detail,research and description.Just brilliant. Thank you so much for covering this with such grace and empathy

This one got me. The empathy and compassion you give your topics is amazing. I commend your ability to make an entertaining video while never allowing it to become campy or over done and always showing the victims their moments and giving their memories so much respect and even love. You have an amazing talent. Thank you.

I thought it said “the three sailors trapped in an alright room” 🤦🏻‍♀️

Everything you do here is top notch, from the research to the animation to the STORYTELLING my lawhd your storytelling is fantastic, and everything in between! And that you're doing this all on your own!! Mind blown, you are brilliant. Thank you so much for sharing ❤

your channel is on a whole nother level. unmatched quality. the care you put into this research and these videos is so so tangible

I binged the entire channel tonight. Your sensitive and heartfelt narration covering stories I'd never heard moved me to tears more than once! Bravo!

Just discovered this channel and WOAH I am blown away by the production quality; the visuals and the narrative really grip at you. I was totally drawn into this event. I also appreciate how you went into the lives of these victims before diving into their terrible fates; they were people with dreams and people who loved them. What a tragic ending to these young men's lives. Thank you for honoring them.

I'm glad I'm hearing this story before I go to the Memorial to pay my respect, and I'm glad the world hasn't forgotten about them. You did an OUTSTANDING job.

This is the first video I've seen of your channel, and I can say I am absolutely amazed by how good this story is and how you personally are narrating it. This was one of the best video's I've seen in a while. The work and art that is punt into these videos is much appreciated and I am definitely going to keep on watching your videos.

"I told him I'd do my very best." I actually cried when you said that. The detail, research, and care that was put into this video REALLY shows. You made a promise to that man, and you kept it.

The amount of effort put into this video genuinely shocked me. At first I clicked expecting a generic KZfaq documentary for me to kill time with, but hearing of the creator’s efforts to reach out to people involved, get relevant equipment, and ensure their story was straight pleasantly surprised me. Keep up the amazing work I can tell this channel is going to grow very quickly!