Ep 613: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Andrea Nordquist P1 on hmTv

Send us Fan MailEp. 613 | The Fog of War and HumanityGuest: Andrea Nordquist, Military Blue Star Mothers NY Chapter 14Part 1 | hmTv at HMTCIn Part 1 of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Richard Acritelli welcomes Andrea Nordquist, President of Military Blue Star Mothers NY Chapter 14, for a heartfelt conversation about service, sacrifice, family, and the ongoing responsibility to support America’s veterans.Andrea shares her Long Island roots, her path from Nassau Community College and Cortland to teaching and community service, and the military legacy within her own family. She reflects on her father’s service in the Army Air Corps and the powerful story of her Uncle Joe, a wounded World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient who lost his arm after being injured in France, then spent years giving back to other veterans through volunteer service.Richard and Andrea discuss the importance of preserving veterans’ stories before they are lost, especially as families uncover photographs, records, and artifacts from relatives who rarely spoke about their wartime experiences. Their conversation also explores the critical role of organizations like the VFW, American Legion, AMVETS, and Blue Star Mothers in providing camaraderie, support, and a sense of belonging for service members and their families.Andrea also speaks about her son’s decision to join the Air Force, his continued service in the Air National Guard, and her own journey into the Blue Star Mothers. She explains how the organization supports military families, honors fallen service members, assists veterans, reaches out to elderly shut-ins, recognizes widows of veterans, and encourages young people entering military service.This episode highlights the human side of military service, the value of community, the importance of mental health support, and the need to make sure veterans know they are never forgotten.Support the show