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Dick Selissen, Coast Guard Lighthouse Keeper and Chief Officer at the Two Harbors Lighthouse in the 1960's discusses his daily life as a keeper and the importance of lighthouses in keeping ships safe.

The life events, lessons, and memories of my grandfather Tom Braithwaite over his 79 amazing years on Earth.

We started with Franks childhood and proceeded though his life.

My step grandmother (Katie Wilhelm, I call her Teeta haha) and I talked about her family and travels throughout her life so far, including her Dad who served in World War 2.

Frank DePoli remarks on his life and how it has been different than he expected, but excellent nonetheless. He begins with his childhood and how his parents and friends always supported and still do support him. He then elaborates on...

Spouses Samuel "Sam" Roudebush (67) and Sally Roudebush (67) share a conversation about their lives growing up, Sam’s time in the Coast Guard, their family, their travels, and about what they are looking forward to now.

Joyce Chase (60) interviews her father, James “Jim” Chase (88), about his time in the United States Army and Air Force.

Nicole and Bradley venendaal who are father and daughter talk about their military experience.

Mrs. Meaghan served in the coast guard for four years where she learned a lot about the person she is. I (Ben Durham) asked her a series of questions about her time in the military and her thoughts on war...

Dad's Coast Guard years.

Me and my grandmother talk about life growing up in the northeast,how colleges have changed and even the mafia.

My mother and I discuss her time in the Coast Guard and her most memorable rescue mission.

Ted speaks about his time in the army, working for the FBI, and his family.

Isaac, 16, interviews his maternal grandfather at thanksgiving. Isaac, who has ASD and is keenly interested in things mechanical, asks Richard about his career, service in the Coast Guard, and whether he ever felt "different" as a person who most...

My interview conducted on November 23, 2023. Fred Wurster (17) interviewed Stephen Tresidder (74) about his young life and about his time in a law and the coast guard

An interview with Ted Johnson, Keeper of Split Rock Lighthouse from 1958-1960. A discussion of daily life and the role of Keepers at the Split Rock Lighthouse on Lake Superior.

We talked of many parts of his life, with a surprise visit from granddaughter Emily. Also some great singing!

On September 27th 2023, Jamison Sevilla (19) from New Jersey sat down and interviewed Laine Emanation (18) from New York. Jamison met Laine this year at the Coast Guard Academy and both have lived on the east coast their entire...

Siblings, Barbara Davis (61) and Joe Davis (54), reminisce about their childhood in Miami, FL, tell stories about their family traditions, and reflect on how their parents helped shape who they are today.

parent interview

Mike Bixler talks about his time in the Coast Guard during the height of the Vietnam War.

Conversation about my grandfathers childhood

I had a conversation with my dad,Drew Doxsee (52). He talked to me about his life in the coast guard and after it. He discussed the importance and impact of the coast guard on his life.

In this interview I talked to my mom about her process coming into the the United States and what surprised her about this beautiful country

Talked about Coast Guard, Enlistment, and happy memories