Kathleen Esserman and Lauren Moriarty
Recorded
June 17, 2022
Archived
June 17, 2022
40:26 minutes
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Id:
ddv001866
Description
Kathleen Esserman (36) shares anecdotes and interviews her mother Lauren Moriarty (67) about Lauren's father, David Merritt Peters, who was a Green Beret with an extensive and accomplished military and civilian life.Subject Log / Time Code
KE and LM discuss DP's early days before enlisting in the US Army.
LM tells a story about DP's best friend Nobuaki who served in the Japanese Imperial Army.
LM describes what it was like for DP to move from Maui, HI to study at West Point Military Academy.
LM and KE describe DP's character and the influence he had over the people around him.
KE is married to a Green Berret and explains how it makes her feel connected to DP's legacy.
LM retells the story of when DP's was serving in the Koran War in the winter.
LM remembers DP's bravery and a time he flew up in a helicopter to save another unit, earning himself a medal of honor.
LM shares how DP maintained his relationship with his family while away at war.
LM reminisces on DP's accomplishment and describes his transition back to Hawaii after a long military career.
LM and KE explain DP's father's family values and read his favorite quotes.
Participants
- Kathleen Esserman
- Lauren Moriarty