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Richard Krajewski; Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years
A Sneak Preview from Prairie Public's Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years
Army veteran Richard Krajewski volunteered for an assignment as a door gunner in his quest for adventure but found a grueling reality.
You get numb to it, I think. You turn off your compassion and empathy... you have to do that to survive.
Biographical Details
Submitted From: Grand Forks, ND
Primary Location During Vietnam: Vietnam 
Story Subject: Military Service
Military Branch: U.S. Army
Dates of Service: 1964 - 1967
Additional Locations During Vietnam: Ft. Leonardwood, MO; Ft. Knox, KY; Camp Robuts, CA; Ft. Carson, CO; Grand Forks, ND
About Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years
The Vietnam War defined a generation. It changed the lives of people who fought in it and who fought against it, leaving an indelible mark on millions of people.
To document how this turbulent time shaped life in the prairie region, Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years will inspire Minnesotans and North Dakotans to remember and share stories, recognize bravery, honor those lost, express reasons for dissent, and foster understanding of the lasting impact of war.
Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years will shine a light on the experiences of the many North Dakotans and Minnesotans whose lives were changed:
• The men and women who served in Southeast Asia
• The families who were left behind, caught in social conflict
• The people who protested and, in some cases, resisted the war
• The refugees who fled their war torn country to make a new home on the prairie
Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years premieres November 2017 on Prairie Public
and on demand on the Prairie Public YouTube channel.
Story Themes: Ambush, Camp Robuts, Combat, Coming Home, Door Gunner, Fort Carson, Fort Knox, Fort Leonardwood, Ft. Carson, Ft. Knox, Ft. Leonardwood, Helicopter, Multiple Tours, Night Raids, Night Vision, Prairie Memories, Starlight Scope, The Vietnam War Years
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