The American Heroes Network Podcast
Business:Non-Profit
Today's guest is the President and CEO of American Heroes Network, and he is here to share a special story about never giving up and his search for Chaplain Bill.
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Hi this is your host, Pete Blum. Welcome to American Heroes Network! Our core mission is Serving the Brave Men and Women who have Sacrificed to Ensure our Freedom. You will hear true stories from those that have served, learn about Veteran organizations and resources, and gain hope for your future knowing American Heroes Network, your community, and other Veterans are here and at the ready to serve and help you and your family. We will talk about the hard topics like PTSD/TBI. You will also hear military history, inspirational stories, learn about networking with the community, and more. So come join us and be part of our family.
Today's guest is the President and CEO of American Heroes Network, and he is here to share a special story about never giving up and his search for Chaplain Bill.
You can follow Jim here
Website: https://americanheroesnetwork.com/
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The "Never Give-Up" podcast about Jim's search for Chaplain Bill post-Vietnam.
Jim, Welcome great to have you on as always. I know today you have a special story for us today that spans from your time in Vietnam until very recently.
Topics
My 1st tour in Vietnam, what was my MOS (Job) and where I did it.
Meeting Chaplain Bill.
"Short Timer" ready to return home.
Extending as a 71M-20 Battalion Chaplains Assistant with Chaplain Bill.
Who was Chaplain Bill?
How important is a Chaplain in a war zone?
What does a Chaplains assistant do anyway?
Nine months later I left Chaplain and Vietnam.
I actively looked for Chaplain Bill for 50 years.
November 25th, 2019, I finally found Chaplain Bill.
50 years looking, 296 miles separated us, but 14 days too late.
My message for others that are still looking for someone.
Summary
Over 50 years have passed since I returned from Vietnam. My last assignment was as a Battalion chaplains assistant for chaplain Capt. William Harrison. Because of the Internet searching for people has gotten easier and I had better traction than when I first began my search. One day I entered his name in the Google search and came up with a hit. The Vacaville reporter did a story on him titled, former Army chaplain Bill Harrison served in Vietnam. When I looked at the article and his face I had found chaplain Harrison. I tried the newspaper and left messages. I then tried the memory care facility he was staying in. That's when I got the news, chaplain Harrison passed away two weeks ago.
Here is the story I found: (Matt Sieger - The Reporter)
https://www.thereporter.com/2019/11/09/former-army-chaplain-bill-harrison-served-in-vietnam/
I hope you have enjoyed this episode! Be sure to keep coming back for more great episodes. If you want to talk to us about something you learned today, if you have questions, or you would like to be a guest on our podcast go to americanheroesnetwork.com and click on contact us.
Thank you for listening!
Pete Blum - Host of American Heroes Network
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteblum/
Veteran Career Readiness & Entrepreneurial Trainer ✯ Veteran Outreach & Retention ✯ Transition Expert ✯ Podcast Host ✯ Navy and Marine Veteran ✯ Christian
Technology Trainer and Associate Instructor at Project Transition USA
Associate Instructor at FourBlock
Facilitator at Action Zone Tampa
Webmaster and Social Media Manager at Racing4 Vets
Mentor at Veterati
Speaker at Onward to Opportunity
Speaker at Operation Startup
Speaker at Startup Week Tampa Bay
Speaker at Veteran Connections Day
American Legion Member, Paradise Post 79
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AHN-29 with Dan Nevins of Wounded Warrior Project
AHN-28 with CW2 Jonathan Crane on Music In The Military
AHN-27 with Rob Campbell of VetToCEO
AHN-26 with Robert Blacklidge of Catapult Lakeland
AHN-25 with Glenn Nielsen of Pics In The Glenn
AHN-24 with Darren Council of Real Life Productions
AHN-23 Eric Christiansen of EC Productions
AHN-22 Tracey Nazarenus of Crusaders Valor for Veterans
AHN-21 Stephen “Butch” Whitehead of DAV
AHN-20 with Vietnam Veteran Ron Hope
AHN-19 with Vietnam Veteran Jim Sursely
AHN-18 with Vietnam Veteran Bobby Barrera
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AHN-16 with Chris Stowe of Operation: Art of Valor
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