Interviews with veterans sharing their stories about serving our country. Including first-hand accounts of their military experiences, what they learned from service, and how serving in the military impacted their lives, from the time of their service through today. Through these interviews, I hope to share with listeners the interesting stories that our veterans have, and learn more about what makes these men and women special and worth our respect. Lastly, I hope to learn more about what service means and how my generation can continue this legacy.
Why I Serve
Claim This Podcastby Jake Owens
9 episodes
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Podcast Overview
Interviews with veterans sharing their stories about serving our country. Including first-hand accounts of their military experiences, what they learned from service, and how serving in the military impacted their lives, from the time of their service through today. Through these interviews, I hope to share with listeners the interesting stories that our veterans have, and learn more about what makes these men and women special and worth our respect. Lastly, I hope to learn more about what service means and how my generation can continue this legacy.
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October 24, 2020
Episode 10: Charlie Powers about WWII in Europe
<p>At just 18 years old, Charlie was sent to land on Omaha Beach, just days after the D-Day invasion. Listen to his story and his experience, as he recalls his time in the service after coming from a small farm town in Illinois.</p> <p>PSA: This podcast episode was made with the safety and health of Mr. Powers as a priority in the midst of COVID-19. He was brave enough to fight the Nazis, and was brave enough to invite me in to his home to make this episode happen. Enjoy.</p>
June 26, 2020
Episode 8: Charles Hartley about World War II and Life After Service
<p>Mr. Hartley Served in WWII as a Combat Engineer after getting drafted straight out of high school at 17 years old. Listen to his story here, along with his experiences with going to Japan just after the atomic bombs were dropped in order to help build infrastructure. Furthermore, Charles talks about his life after service, including the journey to become his own boss after a bad experience working at a factory. This experience then drove Mr. Hartley to open a bike shop in Hinsdale, Illinois where he spent the rest of his career.</p>
March 22, 2020
Episode 6: Christ Dangles and the USS Birmingham
<p>A very special guest on the show. Christ Dangles served in WWII in the Navy on the USS Birmingham until he was discharged for disability after an attack. He has some great stories of both during and after the war. Christ is 95 and speaks to schools in the Chicago area about the war, and he invited me to his home and was showing me some incredible pictures of himself and what he did as a sailor. Enjoy.</p>
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