SS EASTLAND DISASTER - The Last Survivor - Marion Eichholz
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THIS STORY:
Marion A. Eichholz was the last known survivor of the 1915 Eastland disaster. On July 24, 1915, Marion and her parents were on the upper deck of the SS Eastland when it listed, then rolled on it's side killing 844 passengers.
MUSIC:
The famous recording played in this episode; "Nearer My God To Thee", can be heard in countless similar renditions in memory of the RMS Titanic. This was the last song played by the ship's band. This recording in an anonymous contribution.
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Beautiful little girl and she survived because she was supposed to live to 102 and because of her father.
I’ve been looking forward to this episode. I love to hear the accounts of people who lived during this time and what happened to them. Marion and her family must’ve relied heavily on their faith in the aftermath . How touching that she was buried with the Bible a suitor gave her.
@@dustyrustymusty3577 Hi, my job was Palliative care and I looked after people who were terminally ill, I would be the one with them as they passed and all them were happy they were not alone, and the thing they worried about was they would be forgotten, I got hear a lot of their memories from their first as a child up until a week before they passed , She most definitely had thought of all the people who loved and cared about her, I always tell the families that their loved one is in a place where they truly know what,s in your heart. God Bless You
This is very poignant. Marion reminds me a bit of my great Aunt Jeannette who remained unmarried after her parents refused to grant their permission for her to marry her sweetheart, who was Catholic ( her parents were strict Presbyterians ).Of course, this was some time ago as I am now in my 70s and she has been deceased many years past. She took an interest in me as a child and took me to museums, historical sites and the annual family reunions back then. Marion sounded like she is was bright and full of life like Aunt Jeannette was. May all these family members rest in in peace.
I was thinking about a coworker and friend recently. He’d passed about 4 years ago. I called his widow to say, I was thinking about Ron today. (This or that) reminds me of him. And actually think of him fairly often. She was so glad to hear this, it made her day. She said her worst worries are that people will forget about Ron.
Wow! Marian was 102 when she passed!
Good video & a good idea elaborating on this tragic event.
Thanks Janet- glad you liked it!
Thanks Ron and Brittan for telling her story may Marion , her family and all the victims rest in peace
102 years young what a glorious life. RIP Marion and family.
I remember my grandpa telling me the story of the Eastland. His brother had helped pull victims out of the water. May all the victims rest in peace. Thanks for another great video, gentlemen. 🙏💖🙏
What state is this in?? 3:00 Mary-Janes are still a thing
@@ashleelarsen7765 this happened in the middle of downtown Chicago in the Chicago river.
@@chloepreston0312 oh! I'm so add sorry, there is an Oak Glen in California, they had a mudslide last week. 🤟🏻 Mahalo
@@ashleelarsen7765 🙏💖🙏
@@AnneEloiseOfCNY fancy! In the 90's I had pink and white ones- good times 🤙🏻 mahalo
Eastland being the worst maritime disaster on the great lakes has been long forgotten. Thank you for once again remembering these forgotten souls. As always you guys did a great job telling their story.
RIP Marion and Iris...what wonderful souls....what a tragedy that took place...😔😔
Les roses mon bouleverser. ! Vous êtes deux passionnés d histoire de Vie. Connus ou inconnus. 👍. Musique de fin Plus près de toi Mon Dieu. ! Merci
This is amazing. It's like walking back in time. That happy family outing ending in such disaster. 1916....on one of the grave stones. That's 4 years after the Titanic went down. Thank you so very much. Much food for thought. R.I.P. to that family. Very best wishes to you. God bless.
I noticed that both girls' last names did not change. They chose to remain single. I can understand how she felt that guy was probably her Mr. Right and she got her heart broken once and didn't want to go through that again while not ever getting over the love she had for him. That can make a person choose the single life.
So amazing that the Mom and Marion were able to escape that tragic ship disaster and that Marion lived to be the last remaining survivor and lived a full life to 102! Wow.
Great documentation of the events, and the life she lived. Great collaboration! Thank you for telling about this family.
The story, the photos and the stills w/that music I think make this another A+👍🙏
That episode was one of your best. So many lives lost so near the port, it's
hard to understand. Maybe the weight of the ladies dresses and maybe some of the furniture on board shifted and struck them. I just can't understand so many dead. RIP to all the passengers.
Thank you Ron for bringing us this heart breaking video. I had heard only recently a bit of the tragic story. For them all to have survived, is unreal. 102 years young, god bless the lady her heart was strong to hold out for so long. Maybe God let her live for a reason, knowing she would spread the word to prevent same ever happening again etc. May they all rest in peace, together again as a family. 🌺🌺🌺🌺
Nearer my God to thee, they now are. Sad story. Amazing four got out. Did I miss one sister somewhere or something. Thanks to both of you for this amazing story.
So sweet how you always bring them a gorgeous yellow rose. 💛
Such a heart felt piece. The music choice at the end was lovely.
Wow what a remarkable history. May they all rest in peace.
Wow che storia ! Grazie mr. Ron ❤ grazie Bretton ❤ per averci raccontato questa storia!
RIP ai defunti 🖤🌹
What an odd recollection. People can see the same event but yet tell totally different stories. I feel this one is one of those stories.
RIP Marion Eichholz and all those who perished in the Eastland disaster!! XXXX 💔😥🌹
That’s a huge number of fatalities, how sad. Thank you Ron & Britten for telling the story. What an incredible story.
RIP 🙏😇
This was an uplifting story among many lives tragically lost. A true miracle they all made it.
Thank you Britain and Ron for bringing us these stories so there will be no forgotten faces. You two doing fabulous job together
Sounds like the father didn't care about if the wife made it or not
Yeah somethings up there. Have to agree with you as a possibility
I agree
I said the same thing
Absolutely loved this last survivor episode! Thank you Ron and Brittan for explaining the story in detail and making us feel like we were there! God Bless you both.
Very beautiful story and photos of the family ..thanks for sharing and take care...
The ship had engineering issues and the passengers paid the price for it may they all rest in peace
Another touching tribute. Thank you guys for giving us these memories of those that were affected by that disaster
I'm 51 years old and this is the first I have ever heard of this disaster! I went and watch a short documentary on it then came back to watch. Wow its so sad.
Check that one out I recommend:
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Beautiful family Ron and Brittan.....such a sad story and thanks for sharing this story and their lives.....rip Marion and iris and mom and dad.... Safe travels guys and take care 🙂💖☀️🌻🌻👍👍🙂.... You guys did a very great job 👍👍......ty Ron and Brittan...
What a moving story, loved this Ron and Brittan ! Marion lived a good long life, that's for sure, now the family is all together again. 🙏 It seemed as though she might have still cared for the suitor that she turned down, perhaps she regretted her decision. What a sweet looking lady. Rest in peace.💙
Another outstanding video.Thanks for bringing us along,Ron and Brittain and for remembering the lives lost from the Eastland disaster.
What a tragedy to live through. People can be quite resilient and just push onward. Blessed she lived such a long life. Wow. Rest in peace.
Looking great Ron!!! Can't wait to watch! Big hello from Vermont! We love ya
A great story, very sad and poignant. You wouldn't think a leisure cruise boat would over book so many people! That. seems so irresponsible! However, things were far different back then. I'm glad you covered Marion and Iris's story. I wonder why? he didn't go back for his wife? That's a mystery that will probably never be answered. It's very odd...he told her to stay on the deck as long as she could....you'd think he said that so he'd know where to find her. Obviously he had no intention to go back, but why? He meant for her to stay on deck hoping she'd be rescued? Just a very odd way for a man to behave. It really makes you wonder?
I think Mr Eichholz must have suffered from emotional & psychological trauma resulting from shock which might have affected his mind and behaviour after the disaster. Pity he & his eldest daughter Marion didn't get medical attention as both of them should have nor did they get counselling on how to deal with the traumatic effects because in 1916, if you survived and considered to be mentally & physically fine afterwards then there was no need for getting immediate medical attention as you were simply told to get over & move on as best as possible afterwards. I know this sounds shocking but this was the kind of ignorant attitude which prevailed back around that time. Quite sad, really.
That was a child telling the story, but he probably she would be rescued
This was a very interesting story. Thanks for sharing.
Wow.... I never herd of this story... thank you
Told from the perspective of a three year old child, she obviously is leaving out a lot of details. The powers that be may have been directing the survivors actions. He may have wanted to try to save his wife and child, but wasn't allowed.
He did save his child Marion. Iris, the youngest child wasn't born until after the disaster in 1916.
Wow thank you so much I have to say my grandma is still alive and in Oct she will be 105
102 cannot complain about that. Her suitor perhaps died in service or someting but great all 4 family members survived. RIP to all and the suitor.
The beauty in the telling of this tragedy was made all the more poignant by hearing those strings "Nearer my God to Thee" . Appropriate.... thank you.
Good evening Mr. Rub. What a great story-Though very sad. This is my first time hearing of this tragic accident. Stay safe.
Interesting story guy's thank's for sharing..
What beautiful story a recollection from a actual survivor can’t get better than that,May they all be R.I.P.thanks Ron and Brittain from ballarat in Oz.👏👏👏🙏🇦🇺
Such a sad story and a tragic loss but it looks as though rescues should have been so much easier. What kind of man goes home for dry clothes when his wife and daughter are unaccounted for?
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Right?
I wonder if his wife was mad ? I would be.
He had his daughter. The youngest girl wasn't born until after the disaster in 1916.
@@gigicostlow4414 Thank you for the correction. Although, I'm not sure that makes his actions any more understandable in my eyes.
@@kayevans2964 I don't understand myself. Perhaps he was afraid for Marion being that she was wet and it was so cold. Or like others said, he might have thought someone would rescue her. I would imagine he didn't want to leave his 3 year old daughter standing alone while he jumped back in to rescue his wife especially with the chaos going on. You sort of have to question her actual memory of the event being she was only 3 years old. Perhaps she remembered bits and pieces well but other parts not so well. Minutes can seem like forever to a 3 year old. Hard to say.
Very nice & sad
She seemed like a nice lady!!! I love there relationship with her sister
Great story of survival. RIP to the family.
Thanks Gentleman ❤️
I really enjoy your stories Ron. So amazing how you travel to different places and bring us these interesting stories. Thanks for remembering the forgotten lives. appreciate all you do.
Nice video. Keep up the good work, both u guys.
Thank you Penny!!!
What a truly tragic, yet fascinating story of someone's life and that catalyst throughout it. Thank you for ending the video with "Nearer, My God to Thee." The Titanic disaster has a very emotional, special meaning for me and nonetheless, this was a beautiful song to play in memoriam.
Very good ear, very observant, this is leading into the Sunday night’s RMS Titanic story
@@FacesoftheForgotten Oh my gosh, I will look forward to watching that one 💙
Hi Ron & Brit
How. lucky the whole family was to survive the tragedy! What a great age to live to, 102! Thanks again for another interesting story, Ron, stay safe and keep well.
So interesting love your channel love the stories you cover
What a fascinating story! And a great life she had. It does seem strange her Dad would go home to put on dry clothes. Well, I wasn't there. Maybe he was in shock 😲
Nice she was burried with the Bible her boyfriend gave her.
Thanks Ron and Brittan! 💕
Hi, Ron and Brittan🙂
What a great story😢
What an amazing story . An awful tragedy on what was suppose to be a happy day. I don't know where I heard this before but it seems so familiar. The Eastland disaster story I mean. Sort of wonder why she never married . Keep Safe ❤Keep Well❤
So sad. I remember 5 things from when I was 3 shocked the family when I told them. But it wasn't like this happened and then that happened. So I would take it with a grain of salt. I do think she remembers getting to shore after that I don't know. Great video.
Thanks!
I loved this story! Wouldn't it have been great to have interviewed Marion in person! Thanks so much!❤️
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5 lost 5 won
I had to quit. Too sad and scary!
What a beautiful story. RIP to all.
I love hearing stories about how it was so long ago, it's apart of history. Great video Ron, I really enjoyed hearing about the lives of this family and hearing you and Britian tell the story. So interesting.
Stay safe out there Ron.🙂💟
Great story & video today Ron❤❤
Thank you Ron and Britain. I enjoyed this so very much. It made me weep. Trying to relive thru them at that time of life. ❤ take care
such a story Ron.
rest in peace
thank you
The Eastland Disaster was unusual in that it wasn't the result of a collision, a fire on board, getting hit by a torpedo, or hazardous weather conditions. The ship didn't even make it out of the dock before capsizing, which makes it such a bizarre and heartbreaking tragedy. It's also amazing that this one particular family survived, AND the parents were able to have another child the following year. As for why the father didn't go back to rescue his wife, it's still pretty puzzling, even though the guy was obviously in a state of shock at the moment. Maybe he thought that it would be easier to swim with the child to safety first, and then go back for his wife, but it's still strange that he didn't. Maybe he figured that she was in a safe place on the dock and that the ship wasn't going to sink any further, but still, it was a strange thing for him to go home and change into dry clothes with his wife still on board the ship. We'll probably never know why he did exactly what he did -- but it's still a miracle that both parents survived, and the child wasn't left an orphan, as some children who survived this tragedy were. Marion lived a long, full life, and no doubt she witnessed a lot, including the Great Depression and WW2 when she was still a fairly young woman. RIP to this incredible woman, and the victims of the Eastland Disaster!
Thank you both what interesting story brittan is so incredible
Great story! But I question the dad’s actions.. maybe he was in shock? Thankfully, they all survived.
Thank you for telling this story of the Eastland. I had never hear about this tragedy!
Hey guys great to see you both ❤❤❤ RIP to all the victims and survivors ❤️
Why would the father go home with his daughter before even knowing what happened to his wife, seems being a man he would have stayed and helped rescue people let someone take care of the daughter 🤷🏻♂️
That was the same question I asked during this episode
They were all wearing their Sunday best for the company picnic.
Just found your channel through Mel Doerr. My grandfather was a mortician in Gary and assistant coroner in Lake County, IN. When the Eastland happened, he was there in the city helping with the recoveries. I still have his star pin awarded to him for his assistance.
Oh awesome, we were out with Mel today in fact, and shot our first episode. He is amazing. Should come out in the next couple of weeks. Glad you found us! 👍👍
@@FacesoftheForgotten Thank you
RIP to all involved in this disaster 😢
May they all rest in peace
A great show it shows ,and these poor folks on the boat, and many other accidents of mare time accidents of this area, like the Titanic, these poor folks were victims of this ignorance. This is a great presentation. Hey folks please tell me how I can contact Ron I have a great true story about a Civil War col. Keep up the great work.
What a full life she had, strange that the father didn't go back for the mother, wow, surely he had his reasons.... Thanks for the story and the walk.
RIP Eichholz family
thank you.
I really enjoy your stories. I have shared your channel with a lot of people. Thank you!
A Bible that’s falling apart has an owner who isn’t!
*Very touching.*
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What a wonderful story, thanks guys
Ron, such a great video and thanks for sharing.
Great video Ron. RIP Marion Eichholz
And nearer my god to thee played at end beautiful, my gran had played at her funeral....it was lady playing violin oh gosh
Wow
That must have been amazing!!
Another good story. Thanks you guys.
So strange I was there standing between la salle, clarke bridges, took pictures with digital camera 2011, how on earth did a ship that size fit is beyond me.
I'm confused. You said a daughter's name was Shirley, but the grave of the two daughters was Marion and Iris. Where is Shirley, and why isn't she buried with her family?
Shirley is buried elsewhere, yes there were three sisters. Not sure why she is buried elsewhere probably got married had a family and guessing that’s where her husband is from.
@@FacesoftheForgotten True. It wouldn't be fair to separate the soulmates and their kids.
Amazing story thank you for sharing 🦋🙌🙏💜
The date on Iris's grave stone is wrong. 1916? When the tragidy happened in 1915? But both go really old. Iris 98 and Marion 102, wow.
Wow I read about that horrors this will be a great video always something for everyone
Britton a history book🤩👍
👍 thank you for sharing the story of the last titanic survivor (1912 is when titanic sinked)