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EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 1H 15M

The Men Who Never Came Home: A Tribute to Vietnam’s Silent Heroes with Richard M. King

from Defeating The Darkness · host Heather Brown

In this special two-part Veterans Day episode, Heather Brown sits down with the Richard M. King. A man whose journey from the battlefields of Vietnam to the California courtroom is marked by courage, loss, and a lifelong sense of duty.Before becoming a prosecutor and judge, Richard King was just 19, a young man from the Midwest who enlisted in the Navy Seabees during the Vietnam War. In this first part, he shares his early childhood, his mother’s sacrifices, the decision that led him to enlist, and the unforgettable friendships that shaped his service.This isn’t just one man’s story... it’s a tribute to every veteran who served, and especially those who never came home.In honor of Veterans Day, we remember the fallen, celebrate the brave, and shine a light on the unseen stories of service and sacrifice.

In this special two-part Veterans Day episode, Heather Brown sits down with the Richard M. King. A man whose journey from the battlefields of Vietnam to the California courtroom is marked by courage, loss, and a lifelong sense of duty.Before becoming a prosecutor and judge, Richard King was just 19, a young man from the Midwest who enlisted in the Navy Seabees during the Vietnam War. In this first part, he shares his early childhood, his mother’s sacrifices, the decision that led him to enlist, and the unforgettable friendships that shaped his service.This isn’t just one man’s story... it’s a tribute to every veteran who served, and especially those who never came home.In honor of Veterans Day, we remember the fallen, celebrate the brave, and shine a light on the unseen stories of service and sacrifice.

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