Happy Veterans Day to all who have served!  Today, we honor those who have chosen to dedicate a portion of their lives to serving their country.  Today I have a very special guest, Jerry Wadian.  Jerry is a Vietnam veteran and a journalist.  On today’s bonus episode, we discuss his time in the service as well as the important work he does helping other veterans share their stories.     As the son, grandson, and nephew of many vets, I would love to extend my thanks to everyone who has served.  The sacrifices you have made have not gone unnoticed.  Your commitment to the defense of the United States is appreciated not only today but every day.     ***Editorial Note: Jerry brings up the use of a slur that soldiers used during his time in Vietnam.  Here at Once There Was a Podcast, we do not condone, want to justify, or promote the use of racial slurs.  The discussion was left in to provide insight into mindsets at the time and to offer a chance to understand a time that many of us know too little about.     Storytime: “We’ll be here all night.”   Special Thanks to: Jerry Wadian Veterans everywhere Alex (my sound guru) Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music My Wife and Daughter  You Instagram:  Oncetherewasapod Facebook: Once There Was a Podcast Podcast Email: oncetherewasapod@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/oncetherewasapod  Storytime Submission Link (requires a sign-in for security reasons): https://forms.gle/Qd4XCkrBxtBnJeRp9   Additional Audio and Music: Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter) High School Crowd 1/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound