Purpose
The completion of this website fulfills a promise to every veteran who shared a chapter of life with us. Each participant was symbolically recalled to duty to remember, to explain, and to pass on the weight of their experiences in uniform. For many, those flashbacks were difficult, yet every veteran wanted to ensure the record was complete and accurate, in their own words.
The work began as writing therapy tied to Veterans Administration counseling. A Soldier's Exposition started as a personal journal about injuries, PTSD, and the path toward healing. That journal became the foundation for A Soldier's Anthology and Stand Down Vietnam, expanding the stage so fellow veterans could speak directly to their families and communities.
Honoring Every Contributor
A Soldier's Anthology is filled with unpretentious heroes. One chapter chronicles PFC Alvin H. Perry, a D-Day ranger who endured ten months as a POW. The submission of his story to the President of France helped secure the French Legion of Honor. Each veteran received a professionally printed copy of their chapter and the completed book because their testimony belongs to them first.
Stand Down Vietnam continues that model, pairing written narratives with digital editions so families can pass forward the lessons learned. Sitting by the Firehouse Pond captures earlier memories that inspired a lifetime of service and advocacy.
Looking Forward
Project Recall relies on storytelling, mentorship, and technology to help veterans process wounds that do not bleed. Audio, video, and written testimonies are gathered with care, then returned to the storytellers and their families free of charge. Every contribution strengthens our shared understanding of duty, sacrifice, and resilience.
We invite veterans and families to collaborate on future volumes, ensuring Camp Nelson remains a living classroom for service and remembrance.