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.
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.
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.
26 Jun 2020
Episode 8: Charles Hartley about World War II and Life After Service
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.
22 Mar 2020
Episode 6: Christ Dangles and the USS Birmingham
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.
22 Mar 2020
Episode 7: Felix Owens
Felix Owens was in the Reserves around the time of the Vietnam War. Listen to his story growing up and serving in the Army in the Vietnam era. Enjoy.
22 Jan 2020
Episode 5: Esteban Lopez
Interviewing Esteban Lopez. Esteban served in the United States Army.
22 Jan 2020
Episode 4: Rich Jesswein
Interviewing Vietnam veteran Rich Jesswein. Rich served in the United States Navy.
22 Jan 2020
Episode 3: Bruce Harken
Interviewing Vietnam veteran Bruce Harken. Bruce served in the United States Marine Corps.
11 Jan 2020
Episode 1: Virgil Oostendorp
Interviewing Mr. Virgil Oostendorp about his service in the United States Navy.
10 Jan 2020
Episode 2: Ron Brown
Speaking with Ron Brown
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