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Ghost of Vietnam

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Scott Young honors the legacy of his Vietnam Veteran father.

Tags Military Growing up Resentment Historical event Legacy Family Thought-provoking Historical Bittersweet Inspiring Serious Wistful Regretful

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Scott Young

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Veterans Day: Scott Young & Tom Sitter

Original Air Date

November 11, 2021

Recorded Date

July 14, 2019

“If I'm complimented at all on my physical appearance it's usually one of two things, my thick full beard or my beefy muscular legs. I get both from my mother.”

Photo by Annette Pasco
Scott Young

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