Jake and Yoon 4-20-24

Jake (19) interviews Yoon (19) from Seoul, South Korea about his time spent in Aurora and some of his favorite memories.

1993 – Loren & Veneta Lesher

Loren (age 94) and Veneta (age 90) Lesher have been married 71 years. They are sharing stories from each year of their marriage which took place in 1953. This interview covers the year 1993.

Gummee Champommier, 52, reflects on the experience of being separated from her parents during their immigration from South Korea

Cora Champommier (15) sits down to talk with her mother, Gummee Champommier (52), on the personal hardships of living with immigrated parents, far from home; and finding comfort in the routine of her past life

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Benjamin Kim and Chapin Montague

Benjamin "Byong" Kim (48) speaks with StoryCorps Facilitator, Chapin Montague (24), about his service in the Navy and his self-described experience as not being the "typical Veteran."

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Leah Davis Witherow and William Hybl

Leah Davis Witherow (55) interviews William Hybl [no age given] about growing up in Pueblo, Colorado, serving in the Army in Ethiopia, and his work in the district attorney’s office.

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Michelle Leff and Claire Kim

Michelle Leff (60) talks with her mother, Claire Kim (88), about Claire’s upbringing in Seoul, her love of reading, her decision to come to the United States, her career, and her family.