2023 July 4th Special - 'Sounds of Service' Series: Desert Storm - US Marine Col Frank Hughes - 'For Love of Country and Family'

This episode is dedicated to U.S. Marine Corporal Nathaniel Pena, who is serving at high levels of responsibility in Washington, D.C., and to his proud family back home in Austin, Texas. Thank you for your service Nathan. Frank shares as only a US Marine can, about life in the desert, leading young warriors, eating last and finally, the joy of coming home. Hear how the Lattimore and Taft families along with the Jacoways settled in Chattanooga and how Frank's wife, D'Arcy arrived in the area. This is a moving episode that is really just about people and relationships - from beginning to end. Recorded during a massive summer storm complete with bolts of thunder and lightning, the listeners will marvel at the timing of some of these bolts and claps as we discuss artillery and war. Recorded on Lookout Mountain at the ancestral Hughes home, this episode has a wonderful, relaxed feel and pace and is a true testament to the type of people who make up the Lookout Mountain community. Enjoy. Spread the word! Find us at ... theMountainEcho.org Please "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.