Ep.110 Courage, Service & the Women Who Served: Honoring Diane Carlson Evans with Vietnam Veteran Grace Moore

Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." This episode is dedicated to Diane Carlson Evans of Helena, Mont., she passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, after a long and courageous battle against cancer. The daughter of a dairy farmer and a nurse, Diane was born in Buffalo, Minnesota. 🇺🇸 In this special Memorial Day episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn sits down with Vietnam veteran nurse Grace Moore to honor the life and legacy of Diane Carlson Evans—founder of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial in Washington, D.C., author of Healing Wounds, and a courageous advocate who helped ensure women veterans were finally seen and remembered.Together, they share heartfelt stories of service, friendship, healing, and the powerful bond between the women and men who served during the Vietnam War. This moving conversation also explores the creation of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial, the inspiration behind The Women, and why remembering these stories still matters today.  The legacy and courage of Diane Carlson Evans Vietnam veteran nurse Grace Moore sharing her personal experiences serving in Vietnam  The emotional journey behind the Vietnam Women’s Memorial  The real-life inspiration behind The Women Why connection, remembrance, and storytelling matter across generations “As long as you say a person’s name out loud, they’ll never be forgotten.” Grace Moore🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, say the name of someone you want to remember.A veteran. A loved one. A friend. Because remembrance keeps their story alive. ✨Episode Timeline;🕰️ 00:11 – Dedication to Diane Carlson Evans🕰️ 05:00 – Grace Moore shares her early life and decision to serve🕰️ 14:00 – Arriving in Vietnam as a young Army nurse🕰️ 23:00 – The emotional reality of caring for wounded soldiers🕰️ 36:00 – Finding healing and connection years after the war🕰️ 48:00 – How Diane Carlson Evans fought for the Vietnam Women’s Memorial🕰️ 59:00 – The meaning behind the memorial sculpture in Washington, D.C.🕰️ 01:11  – Why women veterans deserve to be seen and rememberedHelpful Links:Vietnam Women's Memorial Virtual Tour and History:https://vietnamwomensmemorial.org/Womens Memorial:https://womensmemorial.org  Register your servicewomenBook Healing Wounds by Author Diane Carlson Evanshttps://www.amazon.com/Healing-Wounds-Vietnam-10-Year-Washington/dp/1682619125Book The Women by Kristin Hannahhttps://www.amazon.com/Women-Novel-Kristin-Hannah/dp/1250178630Memorial Day podcast, Vietnam women veterans, Diane Carlson Evans, Vietnam Women’s Memorial, women who served in Vietnam, Grace Moore Vietnam nurse, Kristin Hannah The Women, women veterans stories, military nurses Vietnam War, honoring veteransLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!