“Your mom was a month early… and she was little and tiny and really cute!”

Jody (Edna Jo) LaFevers was raised in an old 2 story house with a big front porch in a small town on the Missouri border called Viola. Her mother would make all of her clothes, including her prom dress, so...

Debra Shearer Interview

This interview between Leonard and Debra Shearer begins with Debra's recollections of her childhood and later life experiences as well as her reflections on those experiences. From education to wealth and poverty, Debra covers some of the critical facets of...

Mark Lorenzoni and Luke Gioiosa

[Recorded: Tuesday, March 21st, 2023] Mark (67) and Luke (33) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Mark opened Charlottesville's hallmark running store, Ragged Mountain Running and coaches running for the community. Luke served in the Peace Corps...

Interview with Jan Malone about certain topics of the 2000's

In this interview, Jan Malone was asked about certain topics such as 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the Great Recession, and more. These topics were discussed as so was her life throughout the 2000's.

Lizzie Hessek and Veronica Fischmann Talk About Stability and Drama During a Pandemic.

Lizzie Hessek (31) and Veronica Fischmann (32) - best friends since ages 11 and 12 - talk about their current lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Veronica is back living in her childhood home, Lizzie is living alone for the first...

"But our guns were bigger….."

Ms. Felicia Foy, Army veteran shares her experiences and life of service in the United States military.

One couple discusses the impact 9/11 had on them “I don’t think it’s something we can really get rid of”

Melanie and Drew were married with a daughter less than one years old when 9/11 occurred. Sixteen years later they discuss how the event changed their lives and the world we live in.

Upbringings in China, Japanese Culture, and 9/11: Stories from My Dad, Zijiang Yang

My dad and I discuss his childhood experiences of family life and academics in China, and how they differed from mine in America. We reflect on his career pursuits as a police officer, tour guide, and sushi chef due to...

Seymour “Sy” Reitman tells the story of his World War II experience in the battle of “The Bridge at Remagen", Germany.

In March of 1945 Remagen was the last bridge standing across the Rhine, all the others having been destroyed by German forces. A pivotal World War II event, the battle to protect the bridge from destruction by German forces allowed...

Rebecca Fanelli and John Weber

Going through the Chapters of my Uncle's life while highlighting his 9/11 experience This interview captures Rebecca Fanelli conducting an interview with John Weber. She asks him questions about his childhood, adulthood, and his experience on the day of 9/11....

“Gratitude never gets us in trouble.”

I'm not proud of anything I've done," Paulist Father Tom Hall told the crowd gathered at his retirement party after 30 years as a Navy chaplain. He says that the room was silent. "I'm just overwhelmed with gratitude. Pride--no. There's...

“May we never forget, 9/11” Our dad’s story.

We sit down to talk with our dad about the events of September 11th.

Miah and Sergeant Peter Frank talk about what it means to be a police officer today

Hi, I'm Miah Manning and a high school student at WHRHS. I interviewed my uncle, Sergeant Peter Frank, a police officer of 25 years, about his opinions regarding his courage and patriotism and how he feels about our country. The...

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My grandpa, David Grebe, is 84 and shared his experience during the 60s and 70s. He talks about his opinions on the Vietnam war, his experiences with the JFK assassination, and the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Army Student Lifestyle.

Interviewer Kaylee Neal (age 18 female) average college student interviews former high school friend Alex Cabrera (age 19 male) who is enlisted in the United States Army. Overviews the lifestyle of an Army boy looking for a way to be...

New-Media Project; Interview with Kyle K.

Interview with an army veteran and his thoughts on the 2nd Amendment

Experiences and Life Lessons

Lauren and Rich talk about the moments that stand out in his life and what he learned from them.

Jamie Citerin and Laura McInturf

Jamie Citerin talks with her mother (64) about her life from growing up in Elkhart Indiana to family history, to being a young mother in the 1970's, from her faith to historical events that she has witnessed/experienced.

Mom Part 2 (sibling #15)

My mom and I caught up again over the phone. Just as southern states are beginning to reopen the virus is reaching our family like never before but my mom believes that her faith and military experience will carry her...

Interview with Todd Straub to talk about life during the 2000's.

Todd was interviewed on certain topics of the 2000's such as the attacks of 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the Great Recession, and much more.

Memories of attending Airborne Jump School at the Age of 35

LTC Collins Wynn (ret) attended airborne jump school at the age of 35. This interview is about that experience.

Virendra Pal Singh Gill: Retired Indian Army General

Virendra Gill (74) has a deep conversation with his granddaughter, Keya Dutt (12) about life in the Indian army and in India.