Interviewed by:
Riley Lightsey & Sydney Terrio

"It opened up the whole world for me.So I-I certainly appreciate those..

The years. And the opportunities that were awarded to me, when I got out."

~ John Smith (22:43)

John Smith's Story:

John Smith grew up on a small town in Illinois with his large family. He spent the early years of his life on a farm caring for his family and doing what he could for them. Once he finished high school he went to college for a year, but then was drafted into the war. John was never on the battlefield but had quite the experience when he was sent overseas to Seoul in South Korea for about two years. He was a twixer, which is where he would type coded messages to the other headquarters, and if the enemy ever got a hold of them they wouldn't be able to understand. John's time in the military came to an end and when he returned home he went back to college and ended up in New York City afterwards. That's where he met his wife, adopted two wonderful children and worked as a director, and actor at the Radio City Music Hall, Broadway, and even numerous Operas. After his kids finished school John and his wife moved down to Cape Cod where the two retired. His wife now works as a music teacher, and John is happily enjoying his retirement. John isn't just a veteran, but he's an amazing father, and grandfather; and for that we thank him.