Ava Ahmadbeigi and Gary Hovatter
Recorded
December 2, 2019
Archived
December 2, 2019
41:16 minutes
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Id:
mby019456
Description
Gary Hovatter (67) tells his StoryCorps conversation partner Ava Ahmadbeigi (26) about his upbringing in Yuma, time in the military and connection to the events of 9/11.Subject Log / Time Code
GH describes his family's origins in Yuma, Arizona.
GH discusses the racial demographic in Yuma and how it has changed.
GH recalls a tense moment growing up.
GH describes his college years and time in the military.
GH discusses his relationship to the events of September 11th.
GH describes the fallout of the Pentagon Attack on September 11th.
GH discusses mitigating the threat of death and violence while serving.
AA asks GH what some of his fond military memories are.
GH talks influential people in his life.
AA asks GH how he would like to be remembered.
Participants
- Ava Ahmadbeigi
- Gary Hovatter