Reconnaissance Man
From Echoes of the Vietnam War by Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
February 20, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 111
About this episode
This episode tells the story of a granddaughter's efforts to capture her grandfather's memories of his time as a Marine in Vietnam.
A retired Marine who served three tours in Vietnam. An investigative journalist racing against time. Seventy-six recording sessions and counting. In this episode, we bring you the story behind one granddaughter’s loving determination to capture an aging warrior's memories.
Topics covered
- Vietnam War
- memory preservation
- family legacy
- journalism
- military service
Keywords
- Vietnam War
- Marine
- granddaughter
- memories
- journalism
- investigative
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Vietnam
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