Preserving Vermont Veterans' Untold Stories | Montpelier News

Independent historian Charles Fish is on a mission to preserve Vermont veterans’ voices before they vanish—traveling across the state to record intimate, emotional stories that formal histories ignore. Inspired by his high school interview with a WWII aviator and his work with LGBTQ+ archives, Fish now documents veterans’ experiences from Korea to Vietnam and beyond, revealing the human texture behind military service. He captures not just facts, but the unspoken feelings and contradictions—like how a Vietnam veteran on the USS Ranger felt his emotional truth was often dismissed. While the Library of Congress requires consent forms that some veterans find daunting, Fish sees their hesitation as part of the story itself—a testament to loyalty, camaraderie, and the complex ties to uniform and duty. His work isn’t just archiving—it’s honoring the lived, evolving memory of war. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0d4478425366dff0