Keith Ockimey and Alan Jinich
Recorded
April 24, 2024
39:48 minutes
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Id:
dda003231
Description
Keith Ockimey (60) sits down with StoryCorps facilitator Alan Jinich (24) to speak about his experience as a veteran. He highlights his involvement in the Wounded Warrior Project and Veterans Empowerment Center and expresses his love of art.Subject Log / Time Code
Keith Ockimey (K) speaks about his early years and what led him to join the service.
K discusses his work with the Veterans Empowerment Center and Wounded Warrior Project.
K talks about the meaningful people in his life including his partner and “sister mother.”
K recalls living abroad.
K mentions his time in Bosnia and a friend he met there.
K speaks on acceptance.
K discusses various trips he has taken with the Wounded Warrior Project.
K talks about working at various museums around Philadelphia.
K expresses the importance of finding comfort and solace through art.
Participants
- Keith Ockimey
- Alan Jinich