04/24/2026
Hey folks, this morning I had an interview in Muskegon. And as some of you would hope, it wasn’t with the Legion in Muskegon. Nope I am not going anywhere.
The interview was with the group of folks, that Bill Cook talked about in our last monthly meeting.
The group is called Ameri Corps, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, through the United Way of Muskegon. Now that’s a bunch of words to say.
Any way, one of their projects this year was to interview Military Veterans, across all branches of the service, Enlisted, WO and regular Officers. This included the National Guard and Army Reserve. Short Enlistments and Career Folks.
It was held at Muskegon Community College, just off Quarterline, near the Orchard View High School. I am not sure how many days it went on or how many folks they interviewed.
The program is based out of Washington D. C, and in through the Library of Congress ( National Archives).
A few days before the actual interview, Dawn Cook a representative of the organization contacted me. She asked that I bring any stuff that covered my career: photos, pictures, uniforms and you get my drift. They just wanted to take pictures of the items, to be included with my actual , video taped interview.
First they asked misc questions to lay the groundwork for questions to be asked during the actual interview. Where was assigned, when, and again you get the drift.
Then l was taken to a private room, with the actual interview person and another one who took notes. I had brought into that part of the process, a shadow box, of my father’s military service. He served in WW11 and became a POW, on the opening day of the “ Battle of the Bulge “. He was captured and was held for almost 6 month’s in Germany . The reason l had his and not my own ? Good Question. Answer years ago I had it sit up for to beginning taken to DC, by my sister and niece . And have his interview completed there . He wasn’t able to bring any of his stuff with him . So to honor him , I brought his medals and book, showing his service .
I was able to have more then a few minutes to answer their questions and even expand my military experience .
Now too get to part that you’re looking for . But oh now . I need to explain what this project is and the reason for it .
We are all getting older and our memories are fading . So before we completely lose it. They want a record of us Men and Women and our stories . For our kids, grandchildren , friends and for folks who just want to know more about the military . Peace Time and War.
I have recently learned that the program will be having some of the very same interviews that I did . In our very own Legion. One of the folks , conducting the interviews just might be our be , Mr Bill Cook. This is due to happen, in fall of this year .
Once my interview is posted and in the system I will let folks know .
I strongly encourage all of you and any other Veterans you know to participate in this project .
Let me know if you have any questions and I will try and get them answered .
Now I am done
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