Veterans’ Voices: Rochester
Veterans’ Voices is a radio series exploring the knowledge, experience and leadership of Rochester service members. Hosted by Britt Aamodt Veteran’ Voices is produced by KRPR and AMPERS.
Episodes
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Rochester:
Wayne Stillman part 2
In 1995, Wayne Stillman helped form the committee that would one day create the Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial in Rochester.
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The Postal Carrier’s Son
1920: Two years after his son’s death in World War II, Andrew Haggerty, a Rochester postal carrier, had Clarence returned home for a flag-draped funeral. Here’s Britt Aamodt.
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Terry Throndson part 1
Terry Throndson served in the Navy, 1971-75. It was during the Vietnam War, and he decided to volunteer and choose his own path rather than be drafted.
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Bluewater Vets and Agent Orange
2009: Navy vet Al Procopio knew his cancer was caused by exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Only it would take him 20 years and a legal fight to convince the Veteran’s Administration of it.
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Terry Throndson part 15
When Terry Throndson was stationed in Scotland with the Navy, he met a local celebrity—the Queen Mother.
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Terry Throndson part 14
Terry Throndson got along with the pilots aboard his Navy carrier. He became good friends with a pilot he first met when he arrested him during shore patrol.