David R. Sanders and Megan Sanders
Recorded
October 5, 2022
Archived
October 5, 2022
37:08 minutes
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Id:
mby022155
Description
David R. Sanders (69) speaks with his daughter Megan Sanders (38) about his upbringing, military service and reflects on his life before and after the jump accident that caused his traumatic brain injury.Subject Log / Time Code
D describes his childhood in Utah with his mother and five siblings. D shares about his relationship with his father before and after the divorce.
D and M talk about D's religious upbringing, and his experiences in the LDS church including his mission. D explains why he left the church.
D remembers the odd jobs he worked to get himself through college.
D and M reflect on D's military career, why he joined, and what it was like being in the army as a Mormon. D describes memories of parachute jumps.
D explains the difficulty he had getting work after his army service, and how and why he became a Green Beret.
D and M remember the jump injury that changed D's life. D describes the accident, and the treatment he received. D reflects on the lack of recognition of traumatic brain injury at that time.
D and M discuss the 25+ year battle with the military to get recognition and appropriate benefits for his injury and resulting conditions. D reflects on the way the military treats injured veterans.
D reflects on his military service and his regrets about it. D looks to the future and expresses his appreciation for his wife.
Participants
- David R. Sanders
- Megan Sanders