Veterans Voice
Gathering, showcasing stories of those who served during the last generation
ACHS recognizes our role in documenting the present moment to create history for future generations. The most recent veteran families who have served since the first Gulf War have a unique experience in military history. The advent of immediate, electronic communication, televised conflicts, and the multiple deployments survived by citizen soldiers have set the stage for a story like no other America has in the books. This documentary gives Anoka County family members a chance to share their stories on a national stage in a way that will connect us all.
“We’re In This Together” premiered on TPT MN channel 2-2 on August 18 and continues to air monthly on your Minnesota TPT station. Check out TPT.org for more details, or watch it online right here!
How did a fourth grader feel when Dad left yet again? How did a husband fare when traditional roles reversed, and he stayed on the home front? What did a new couple living overseas with a baby do when one partner left for harm's way? How can we, as a society, support the ongoing commitment of our friends and neighbors who serve in America's military? Hear these and other stories in this half-hour documentary. PS...tissues are recommended, but not required.
A FAMILIAL VOICE would not be heard but for the generosity of those who took the time to speak. Thank you.
“It is a miracle that military families can even think they can survive and make it work together. This video packs an emotional wallop and is very humbling for those of us who have never had to personally deal with this situation. ”
$2,000 Sponsors:
Spring Lake Park Lions—Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 470—Dennis and Darlene Berg—Bank of the West BNP Paribas/BancWest Investment Services—Signature Wealth Management.
The Rest of the Story…
We know that not every story will fit into a 30-minute documentary. That’s why we’re also launching an ORAL HISTORY PROJECT to gather more viewpoints from Anoka County. Do you have a family member who served in the Gulf War? Kosovo? Iraq? Afghanistan? Did they stay stateside while others deployed? What is your story of support? How did you fare through those months of service?
Let us know of the funny, the sad, the hateful, the loving, the despair, the hope. Whatever shape your story happens to take, we would love to preserve it in our collections. Take a few minutes to fill out the intake form and we can take it from there.
Coming Soon!
With your financial support, we plan to fabricate a new exhibit featuring the stories collected throughout the following year. Costs for ACHS associated with this project include staff time to collect oral histories, write exhibit panels, produce website content, purchase printed materials, and install these elements.
Please help at any level significant to you. Thank you!
A remembrance project
Local residents, in partnership with Anoka County and ACHS, are working to create a memorial park space for service members killed in the line of duty. Please consider supporting this endeavor with a donation of goods, services, or finances.