Herman "Buddy" Hilderbrand and Ian Gonzalez
Recorded
May 31, 2024
45:03 minutes
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Id:
ddf000685
Description
Ian Gonzalez (26) asks his conversation partner Herman "Buddy" Hilderbrand (71) about his childhood and marriage, experiences in the Vietnam War and how he helps local veterans currently.Subject Log / Time Code
Herman "Buddy" Hilderbrand (B) talks about his childhood and why he got his name.
B remembers his early dates with his wife and when she found out what his legal name was. He also shares what he loves most about her and his advice for a long and successful marriage.
B describes why he chose to enlist and what basic training was like.
B remembers what he did while in the military and remembers some important people he met during his time serving.
B shares some important memories from his time serving in the military. He also remembers a moment that validated his feelings of being a veteran.
B describes more about his work as a munitions mechanic and how he recently helped save someone's life.
B shares why he moved to Arizona.
B describes the work he is doing now to help veterans locally.
B takes time to thank his wife Pam.
Participants
- Herman "Buddy" Hilderbrand
- Ian Gonzalez