StoryTown Radio

Salute to Veterans

Episode Summary

Featured stories come from local men and women who served in the armed forces during World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, as well as from military families who also found ways to serve. The stories of veterans are not just relegated to war stories. In their own words, veterans explain they experience the same things everyone else does. There’s plenty of humor, as one soldier describes, “Finding humor and time to laugh is what got us through.” There are also moments of tenderness, and stories of finding the love of a lifetime in just two weeks. In addition to the Novelty Band, Lani Elizabeth, the talented singer with the Jonesborough Rhythm Express, performs two original songs written by Heather McCluskey, with piano accompaniment by Brett McCluskey. Audio recorded on 7/25/22 at the McKinney Center.

Episode Notes

Written by Jules Corriere

Brett McCluskey  Music Director, Accompanist

Matthew Gulley  Production Assistant

John Saylor   Editor and Sound Engineer

Gary Degner  Sound Effects

Original Music written by Heather McCluskey

WETS 89.5 FM Johnson City, Tennessee

 

Special Thanks to:

Heritage Alliance 

Jonesborough Senior Center

 

SPONSORED BY:

Tennessee Arts Commission

Gary and Sandee Degner

Wild Women of Jonesborough

McKinney Center

Town of Jonesborough