Walk Among Heroes
‘Walk Among Heroes’ is a podcast that presents real stories from the bravest men and women in the world, real military heroes. Jeff Wells, Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, hosts military heroes, as they tell their stories, unedited, and in their own words. From the sights, sounds, and smells of combat, to their secrets for a long and successful life, these Veterans tell all. This podcast is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about our nation’s history, and most importantly, wants to understand the intimate details of those who fought to provide us with the greatest privilege in the world, freedom. Wars are not won by generals standing in front of maps. They are won by the men on the ground, fighting through near-impossible odds to ensure our liberty will never falter. Unlike other podcasts that focus on higher-level military history, ‘Walk Among Heroes’ brings you stories and perspectives from those closest to the battles: the Ground-Pounders, G.I.’s, Dog Faces, Doughboys, Grunts, Sailors, Flyboys, Squids, Frogmen, Devil Dogs, Leathernecks, and others who were on the ground, in the arena, fighting for our great nation. Hear their stories and perspectives as ‘Walk Among Heroes’ strives to ensure they are never forgotten. A new episode will be released every Tuesday. To check out more stories from our great heroes, visit walkamongheroes.org.
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Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 41: Night for Our Heroes, June 2, 2023, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France - 3 WW2 Veterans & 7 Band of Brothers Actors
For Episode 41, we are providing a recording of Walk Among Heroes' inaugural Night for Our Heroes, an evening dedicated to honor those who served D-Day and the battle for Normandy. Also those who have dedicated their lives to preserving these memories and stories. The evening consisted of a panel discussion between World War II Veterans, Band of Brothers' actors, and Maurice Renaud, son of the Alexandre Renaud, mayor of Sainte-Mere-Eglise on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Guest included:
Local Guest:
Maurice Renaud: Son of Alexandre Renaud, President of AVA, Overseas majority of D-Day Activities.
Actors:
Peter Youngblood Hills: Actor, Band of Brothers series. Played Darrell ‘Shifty’ Powers in the award-winning Band of Brothers series.
Scott Gibson: Actor, Pacific Series. Captain Andrew Haldane.
Matt Leitch: Actor, Played Floyd Talbert in Band of Brothers series. Founded a called We Happy Few 506, which leads Band of Brothers related tours in Normandy and other Band of Brothers’ sites.
Peter McCabe: Played Donald Hoobler in Band of Brothers series.
Nolan Hemmings: Played Chuck Grant in Band of Brothers series.
Alex Sabga-Brady: Played Francis Mellet in Band of Brothers series.
Christian Black: Band of Brothers series, and a world-renowned photographer.
World War II Veterans:
Gilbert Clarke: Born in Jamaica, Gilbert was one of several thousand volunteers for the RAF. Installed and maintained the new aircraft radar systems developed during WWII.
Reid Clanton: Landed on Omaha Beach, D-Day, June 6, 1944, with the 29th Division. Fought in the Battle of the Bulge and through Germany with the 84th Division.
James ‘Jim’ Kelly: James Kelly landed in a glider on D Day, June 6, 1944, near the village of Ranville with the 1st (Airborne) Royal Ulster Rifles, on the eastern flank of the main landing front. The Royal Ulster Rifles’ mission was to capture the bridges over the Caen Canal and the River Oren and to seal the eastern flank, thus protecting the main invasion from any possible counter attacks by German armored divisions.