Through My Eyes Episode 017

In this episode of Through My Eyes, Ralph Renzulli interviews Vietnam Veteran Paul Daw from Fort Plain. Daw served in Vietnam from Nov 1969 to May 1971. He received three Bronze Stars, including two for Valor and two Purple Hearts. Daw said that in the last 15-20 years, he's become more open to talking about his experiences and that talking with other Vets helps his PTSD. Renzulli remarked, "This is like personal therapy for you," and Daws said, "Yes." About the show 'Through My Eyes' Before COVID, Renzulli had started a series of interviews with Little Falls Vietnam Veterans. The show was produced by The Creative Outpost and was filmed at the Little Falls Library in the China room. Thirteen episodes were completed before the program was shuttered. Initially, it was only Little Falls Vets, but Renzulli thought if someone was willing to do it, why not Ilion, Mohawk, Herkimer, Dolgeville, Fort Plain, or Canajoharie? “Anyone willing to do it,” he stated. Renzulli has expanded the show to include veterans from World War II through Afghanistan. “I don’t know how many people we have around here who have participated in those wars, but there have to be quite a few.” If you are interested in being the show, you can email Ralph at [email protected].